Branch Chief Traffic Operations Northeast

Job Title Branch Chief, Traffic Operations Northeast Department Department of Transportation Classification & Salary Senior Transportation Engineer, CALTRANS Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per month. New‑to‑State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Office Chief of Operations, the incumbent serves as the Branch Chief of the Traffic Operations Northeast Branch; supervises, manages, and trains employees, and provides direction and guidance in administering department policies and guidelines. The incumbent: Provides technical direction, guidance, and support to ensure full implementation of the Department’s Safety and Traffic Operations Programs. Leads staff to evaluate and monitor traffic conditions on freeway mainlines, corridors, ramps, conventional highways, and intersections. Reviews and supports the development of capital projects, safety, and operational improvement projects. Manages Traffic Operations and Project Delivery program resources to ensure employees are productive and deliverables are completed on time. Uses continuous improvement processes to increase staff productivity, reduce cost, and maintain or increase the quality of Caltrans products and services. Minimum Requirements Valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Possession of a valid driver’s license when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle. Knowledge of the Department’s traffic safety policies and procedures. Experience leading and supervising professional staff and implementing department personnel policies. Ability to build and strengthen partnerships with internal and external customers in transportation. Application Instructions Complete application packages, including the examination/employment application (STD 678) and required documents, must be submitted by the final filing date: 11/22/2025. Applications can be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account or via hard copy to the address below. Required documents: Current state examination/employment application (STD 678), statement of qualifications (SOQ) – no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font, resumes are optional. Mailing address: Department of Transportation – California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact – JC-498667 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Drop‑off address: Department of Transportation – California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact – JC-498667 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Closed weekends and state holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions about the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions about this position. For reasonable accommodations, direct requests to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. Additional questions regarding reasonable accommodations or equal employment opportunity may be directed to the Department’s EEO Office. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Additional Information Travel may be required statewide and to various counties. Telework may be permissible at the discretion of the department. The selected candidate must be able to commute to the headquartered location as needed. All commute expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of physics and mathematics applied to civil engineering, traffic engineering principles, and engineering construction materials. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication abilities, including preparing technical correspondence and comprehensive reports. Ability to travel within Orange County and to adjacent counties as duties require. #J-18808-Ljbffr