Job Description

Job Description and Duties

As a member of the Caltrans Director's Office of Equity and Tribal Affairs (ETA), under the direction of the Senior Advisor, Race and Equity, a  Supervising Transportation Planner, the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) serves as a non-supervisory staff specialist and is responsible for  administering the inter-agency Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) in partnership with counterparts from the California Transportation  Commission (CTC) and California Transportation Agency (CalSTA). The EAC functions to elevate diverse and historically marginalized voices  to advise our agencies on how to achieve meaningful outcomes in transportation equity, environmental justice, and equitable economic  opportunities. This position will also lead and facilitate regular meetings with District staff to provide technical assistance and guidance; conduct  best practice research; develop and review materials and policies to support the development of District and/or project level equity/community  advisory committees and strengthen community engagement practices. This position requires strong project management and facilitation skills,  and community engagement experience.

PARF# 64-5-021 / JC-479151

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services 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  here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento , Sacramento County.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

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

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 

SOQ must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an  applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of  each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples addressing each evaluation  criteria listed below. The SOQ must not exceed three (3) pages in length and written in no less than 11-point font. Each question must be  addressed separately and in order.

1. As the Equity & Engagement Policy Advisor, you will be responsible for building collaborative relationships with partners inside and outside  State government to advance equity and transportation justice. Can you share an example from your experience where you successfully partnered with non-profit or community groups? What strategies did you employ to build trust and collaboration, and what were the outcomes of that partnership?
2. Describe your knowledge and experience related to racial and social equity issues related to one or more of the following areas: transportation, public health, environmental justice, climate change, housing, land use planning or development, or air quality. Please share specific examples from your educational background, professional or personal experiences.
3. What do you believe constitutes meaningful community engagement in the context of policy development, planning, or program or project development? Please provide specific examples from your experience where you successfully implemented strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders and describe the impact those efforts had on the process and outcomes.
4. Please provide an example from your experience of how you ensure clear communication and alignment of objectives across different partners when managing a cross-functional project?
5. Summarize your experience developing or analyzing policies and highlight examples of creative or innovative policy solutions you have contributed to.

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:

While at their base of operation, employee will be required to work in a climate-controlled office, under artificial light and potentially fluctuating  building temperature. Incumbent will be expected to work in office as well as by telework. In state travel will be required to attend Equity  Advisory Committee meetings and other meetings with the districts and/or external partners. Out-of-State travel may be occasionally necessary.  The environment requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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-479151), PARF# 64-5-021 and title of the position (Staff Services 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.

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