This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I

Under the general direction of the Chief (CEA-B), Division of Design (DOD), the incumbent works independently to provide administrative assistance and secretarial support to the Division Chief, Deputy Division Chiefs, Office Chief(s), and staff as needed, and provides staff assistance on DOD program issues. The incumbent is responsible for relieving the Division Chief of assigned administrative detail, perform difficult and responsive secretarial work, and work independently to obtain facts and information to support decision making on behalf of the Division Chief. The incumbent will receive functional day-to-day oversight regarding workload, assignments, and time management from the Division Chief and Deputy Division Chiefs.

PARF: 53-27-0025 / JC: 535600

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office (in a modular workstation) under artificial light. Occasional travel to meetings, districts or construction field offices may be required.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. For permanent and limited term appointments, all commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 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.

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