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

Classification: CALTRANS ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

Under the direction of the Office Chief of Maintenance Engineering (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor Specialist serves as a non-supervisory technical expert responsible for supporting the planning, inspection, maintenance, and operational oversight of electrical infrastructure within District 3. The incumbent works collaboratively with Maintenance Electrical Engineers and the Field Electrical Maintenance Teams to review construction plans, perform field inspections, identify maintenance concerns, and ensure electrical assets meet operational, safety, and regulatory standards.The incumbent may act as a lead worker on specific projects or field assignments, providing technical guidance and coordination without exercising formal supervisory authority. Routine duties require extensive coordination with internal Caltrans personnel, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required to perform field duties and travel throughout the District.

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:.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotion) 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.

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

Working Conditions

Position Located at 11325 Sander Drive, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County. 

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent may work in a wide range of environments, including climate-controlled buildings, or outdoors along, over, or within state highways and rights-of-way. The position involves exposure to noise, inclement weather, dirt, odors, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, moving traffic, and construction equipment. The incumbent must be willing to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, and respond to trouble call-outs as needed. Personal protective requirements include sturdy work boots; Caltrans-issued long- or short-sleeved shirts or safety vest; long pants; and required safety equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, face shields, respirator, chaps, or other PPE.

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

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Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• Occasional travel may be required
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle
• Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually
• 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 web sites 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.