Maintenance Manager I-Desert & Mountain Crews

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager II (East Region Manager), the Maintenance Manager I (MM I) directs field maintenance program activities for the Desert and Mountain Programs within East Region. Incumbent reviews his/her assigned area, identifies problems/solutions, makes work assignments accordingly, and determines effectiveness of the crew's efforts.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing Maintenance Activities Performance Plan (MAPP) goals for activities and operations in accordance with Maintenance Program policies and procedures and in alignment with the Department's Mission, Vision, and Goals. The incumbent develops and applies strategies to effectively maintain the highway and roadside infrastructure in the Mountain and Desert areas within budget and resource allocations to achieve performance goals and high service levels.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. A Class C driver's license is required. This position is subject to working irregular work shifts. Incumbent will be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency call outs. This position is not represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0113 / JC-531073

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our tool! The is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 8502 RailRoad Ave Santee CA, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While in an office setting, the incumbent works in a climate-controlled environment with artificial lighting. The MM I is required to travel and work outdoors as needed; and may be exposed to dirt, noise, water, uneven surfaces, and varying temperatures and weather conditions. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper safety precautions are maintained and followed by staff. The incumbent must use proper safety precautions and procedures at all times. This position may be required to work irregular work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Special Requirements

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.

• Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment.)

• Two years of experience in the California Department of Transportation performing duties in a class comparable in type and level of responsibility to that of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (formerly Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent I or Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent II) or a Caltrans Landscape Specialist.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience and qualifications that would make you a good candidate for the Maintenance Manager I position?
2. Describe your leadership experience and provide an example of how you successfully managed a challenging incident?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Breadth of experience in varied maintenance activities, such as road, special crews, and landscape maintenance in rural and metropolitan locations; technical training in construction, maintenance, or chemical application fields; college-level coursework in public administration, management, and supervision; Class A or B driver license; and familiarity with office automation equipment and computer systems; possession of a valid Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL-EPA) covering the following categories noted in parentheses: (A) control of insects, mites, and other invertebrates; (D) control of vertebrate pests; (E) control of weeds; and (G) regulation of plant growth; possession of a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by CAL-EPA covering the following categories noted in parentheses: (B) Landscape Maintenance; and (C) Right-Of-Way.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-531073), PARF# 11-27-0113 and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance Manager I) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.