Chief of Staff to District Director

Job Title:

Chief of Staff to District 4 Director

Department:
Department of Transportation

Classification: JC-507335 – Supervisor II

Salary: $7,872.00 – $9,781.00 per month

Final Filing Date: 2/17/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Cal Career) or Mail Drop-off

Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy District Director, the Chief of Staff (Supervisor II) serves as the primary support to the District Director. This non‑supervisory expert role is responsible for high‑level communications, executive coordination, and oversight of complex projects and initiatives. The position requires sound independent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive and time‑critical matters. The incumbent conducts thorough research, prepares executive‑level reports and correspondences, and delivers briefings on statewide transportation policies and programs to ensure the District Director is well‑informed and supported in decision‑making.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Supervisor II exam. For those without current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who are 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  and search by typing in the classification title.

Position located at 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

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. 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.

• SUPERVISOR II

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: 12‑month Limited Term – Full Time

Caltrans 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.

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

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than one page in length, and 12‑point Arial font.

Completed 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 QR codes available at the USPS, are not considered postmark dates…