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

Classification: SUPERVISOR I

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II (Office Chief), Non-IT Service Contracts Office, the incumbent provides direction and leadership for a contracts branch, functions as a working supervisor managing, directing, and overseeing the work of assigned staff, and acts as liaison with the Caltrans districts, divisions, and headquarter programs regarding interpretation of current laws, policies and procedures. The incumbent supervises staff who handle service contract acquisitions. They assign and review work, approve contracts, ensure all processes follow laws and policies, and monitor database accuracy. The position also reports important issues to the Office Chief, manages the unit effectively, promotes ethical leadership, and emphasizes strong customer service while supporting the Department’s mission and goals.

PARF 22-27-0110 / JC 537005

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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1727 30th St Sacramento, Sacramento County.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The position may support telework at DPAC Management discretion and adhere to all DPAC Management policies and procedures governing this arrangement. Overtime may be required. Travel may be required to perform training and partnering activities in the Districts and HQ Programs. Vacation restrictions may be imposed during peak workload and fiscal year end closing.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• 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
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• 1
• Please describe in detail your experience and qualifications related to the duties outlined in the duty statement. 2
• Please describe specific examples of your ability to interpret legislative code, regulations, or statutes. 3
• Explain how you have developed short-term work plans, set performance standards, or manage resources and/or workloads
• 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 birth dates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.