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Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.Position DetailsJob Code #:JC-515618Position #(s):912-100-7500-XXXWorking Title: CEA A , Deputy District Director, Project Delivery Classification:C. E. A.$10,349.00 - $17,336.00 A *An appointment salary higher than the maximum range for a CEA A may be supported by the Department.New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions:1Work Location:Orange CountyTelework:HybridJob Type:Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full TimeDepartment InformationCaltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.Caltrans Director's EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunityJob Description And DutiesUnder the general direction of the District 12 Director, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the District 12 Project Delivery offices, including Construction, Construction Administration, Design, Design 2, Right of Way and Right of Way Engineering and Corridor Project Management. Responsible for ensuring safety and health principles are adhered to, and for ensuring successful delivery of all assigned transportation projects to meet performance goals' committed scope, budget and schedule. Responsible for overseeing assigned resources; ensuring managers, supervisors and staff adhere to policies and procedures related to productivity, training, personnel matters, and appropriate and efficient staff assignment; developing and tracking efficiency and productivity measures; and communicating issues with stakeholders verbally or in writing. Collaborate with other District and Headquarters managers on policy matters.See attached duty statement for additional information.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Special RequirementsStatement of QualificationsA Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination.Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples f rom their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions outlined below. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates mustprovide length of time and specific examples to each question.Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided on the form for your response has been limited to 2000 characters . Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.The PM-0503 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement.Submit your competed PM-0503 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0503, then Save & Review Application.The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following: Innovation and equity are two of the Department’s Core Values. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to create a culture that is inclusive, receptive, and empowered to seek creative solutions. Please provide specific examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to lead a large multi-disciplinary, diverse professional staff to meet organizational commitments and create accountability for delivering quality products and services on schedule and within budget. Please provide specific examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to develop and foster key partnerships and work collaboratively at all levels of government and all transportation stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the District.Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 5/11/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.How To ApplyComplete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of TransportationCEAAttn: Ehsan Tahir (26CEA09)Career Executive Assignment (CEA) MS-861727 30th Street, 6th FloorSacramento , CA 95816-8036Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of TransportationCEAEhsan Tahir (26CEA09)Career Executive Assignment (CEA) MS-861727 30th Street, 6th FloorSacramento , CA 95816-8036Please date stamp and drop in the correct box for Examination Unit08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring. PM0503 SOQ Exam Form Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.