Office Chief, Consultant Services Unit

Job Posting:
Office Chief, Consultant Services Unit
Department of Transportation

Classification: JC-503439 - Office Chief, Consultant Services Unit
Supervisor:
Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

Salary: $13,892.00 - $15,782.00 per month (new to state candidates hired at minimum salary)

Final Filing Date: 01/20/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic via Cal Career Account;
By Mail Drop‑off

Under the general direction of a Principal Transportation Engineer in the Division of Program/Project Management, the Chief of the Project Support Services manages the Consultant Services Unit in District 4. The incumbent leads a multidisciplinary team (engineering and administration) to deliver projects within the Capital Outlay Support framework. Responsibilities include securing resources, overseeing project execution, ensuring staff training, and maintaining delivery commitments.

The position may support telework depending on Caltrans policy. Employees may need to travel to headquarters and perform periodic in‑person work. Business travel and commuting to the ACA headquarters location will be required; travel costs are the candidate’s responsibility.

• Possession of a valid civil engineer registration from the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• One year of senior level transportation engineering experience in California state service.
• Or one year of supervisory/managerial experience equivalent to a Senior Transportation Planner in California state service.
• Or two years of civil engineering work at Associate Engineer level or higher in California state service.
• Or more than five years of transportation engineering experience with at least two years at a senior level equivalent in California state service.
• Lifetime eligibility for the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP). (see special requirements below)

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

Jurisdiction:
California Code of Regulations § 549.90 – this position is filled through the Managerial Selection Program (MSP). All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and participate in the Caltrans Open Examination process.

Complete all required documents and submit by the Final Filing Date. Applications are accepted electronically via Cal Career or by mail. Mail applications to:
Department of Transportation, MSP Attn:
Katie Wong (25

MSP
115), 86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA .

Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) on the PM‑0504 form covering the following areas:
1. Contract (consultant/contractor) management knowledge.
2. Ability to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
3. Knowledge of Project Resource Schedule Management, EFIS, and PPM reports.
4. Ability to monitor/control contract performance and quality, including DVBE/DBE compliance.
5. Interpersonal communication and partnership skills.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), and sexual orientation. The State of California promotes a drug‑free workplace and expects all applicants for state employment to behave in accordance with this objective.