Deputy District Director - Traffic Operations

Job Posting:
Deputy District Director – Traffic Operations

Department of Transportation

JC-502529

Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

Salary Range: $15,263.00 – $17,336.00 per month. 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:

San Joaquin County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Under the direction of the District Director, the incumbent manages the Division of Traffic Operations, which includes the Office of Safety and Office of Mobility. The incumbent plans, organizes, budgets, controls, reviews, and directs the work of Traffic Operations programs. Responsibilities include making presentations to the public and local agencies, representing the Department on policy matters, preparing correspondence and reports, serving as Duty Officer, and acting for the District 10 Director as needed.

See the Duty Statement for additional details.

The position may be eligible for telework. Telework amounts are at the Department’s discretion. In‑person attendance may be required for operational needs. The selected candidate will commute to the headquartered location as needed. Business travel may be required. Commute expenses to the headquarters are the candidate’s responsibility.

The Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

This position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process in accordance with California Code of Regulations § 549.90.

Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment and meet minimum qualifications by Final Filing Date.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026.

Complete the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) electronically via Cal Career or submit a hard copy to:

Department of Transportation MSP Attn:
Katie Wong (25

MSP
112)
Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA .

Drop‑off available 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM at the same address.

• State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (electronic or hard copy).
• Resume (optional).
• Statement of Qualifications – detailed examples answering each question on PM‑0504. Submit completed PM‑0504 via “Additional Documents” as SOQ.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.

The SOQ should address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following:

Include MSP#25

MSP
112 and the position title on the STD 678. Veterans must submit DD214 under Government Code Section 18991.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

All applicants are expected to uphold a drug‑free workplace.

Electronic (Cal Career) or mail/drop‑off (as above).