Project Director

The Facilities and Infrastructure directorate is responsible for the management, maintenance, and construction of all real property assets of the California Military Department. Under the direct supervision of the Construction Project Officer, the Project Director I is responsible for providing management and oversight of less complex and less sensitive capital outlay projects, including needs assessments, formal studies, design, construction, and closeout.

The Project Director I will manage projects in accordance with the State Administrative Manual Section 6800, United Facilities Criteria, CA Public Contract Code, CA Public Resource Code, CA Government Code, CA Military and Veteran's Code, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards, National Guard Regulations, and CA Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15000, and Titles 19, 21, 22, 23 and 24.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROJECT DIRECTOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-477653

Position #(s):
006-190-4019-101

Working Title:
Project Director

Classification:
PROJECT DIRECTOR I $9,713.00 - $12,151.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
CA Military Dept.

Work Shift:
8:00am - 4:30pm

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information
As an employee of the CA Military Department (CMD), you are required to perform the "essential functions" of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. You are expected to work cooperatively with all internal/external staff, to provide the highest level of customer service possible while meeting the CMD mission. All employees are required to treat others fairly, honestly, and with respect.

The CMD has free parking; a free gym on-site for employees; and conveniently located within a few miles of major shopping centers, including many restaurants.

Persons employed at the California Military Department must be able to pass a background investigation and LiveScan fingerprinting.

*This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CMD and based on the current telework policy. While the CMD supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Department Website: http://www.calguard.ca.gov/

Department Website: http://www.calguard.ca.gov/

Special Requirements Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Application Instructions
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 Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/8/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Military Department
CA Military Dept.
Attn: State Personnel - Box 27
10601 Bear Hollow Drive

Rancho Cordova , CA 95670-6350

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Military Department
CA Military Dept.
State Personnel - Box 27
10601 Bear Hollow Drive

Rancho Cordova , CA 95670-6350

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be disqualified and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. SOQ must:
  • Restate Questions prior to response
  • Include the applicant's name, Job Control Number, and Statement of Qualification
  • Maximum two (2) pages, must be single-spaced.
  • Arial size 11 font
  
  Please answer the questions below in the SOQ Questions Section.
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at https://www.calpers.ca.gov/ .

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.calguard.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Linda Critchfield
(916) 854-3324
linda.critchfield@cmd.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sally Gill
(916) 854-3154
sally.l.gill.mil@mail.mil
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications
Describe your experience with Military Construction (MILCON) and facilities Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization (SRM) program. Describe your experience with project management and construction. Describe how you would handle a dispute with a contractor on a job site. Describe how you would prioritize/manage a construction project and what tools you would use to ensure deadlines were met on time to the required standards.

Important Information
Per the Real ID Act of 2005 effective May 31st, 2025 access to Military Bases will REQUIRE the new "Real ID" license/ID card from the DMV. If you do not have this license, the ONLY OTHER ACCEPTABLE documents are a passport, birth certificate, an active or retired military ID.

For more information about the Real ID Act of 2005 please visit https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/418.

For more information on how to apply for a Real ID please visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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