Branch Chief - South Region

Job Title

Branch Chief - South Region Support

Department of Transportation

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month

Under the general direction of a Division Chief of Program/Project Management and the Office Chief of Program Management Support, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination and management of the District 4 SB‑1 and Brokering Programs and performs duties related to but not limited to BATA and other areas as associated with the Offices of Program Management Support and Project Management Support.

The incumbent will serve as the Assistant SB‑1 District 4 Coordinator and the District 4 Brokering Manager.

• Develop, execute, and update the SB‑1 baseline.
• Provide regular SB‑1 project status and reports.
• Facilitate communications (oral, written, or meetings) within and outside the district to monitor, report SB‑1 progress and resolve concerns.
• Participate in project status and management meetings; analyze situations, take appropriate action or recommend options.
• Escalate significant concerns timely with recommendations to the Office Chief, the Division Chief, Deputy District Director Program/Project Management, and the Chief Deputy District Director.
• Develop, execute, and update the brokering Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Provide regular brokering status and reports.

See Class Specification for full requirements. Key qualifications include:

• Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
• Valid driver’s license when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required, must be typed, no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font.

• Knowledge of project management, programming, and change control processes.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including clear and concise correspondence and reports.
• Possession of minimum qualifications verified prior to interview or appointment; include unofficial transcript(s) / diploma for verification.

Complete applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 2/20/2026
. Only the most qualified applicants will be selected for the next steps. Submission methods:

• Electronic through Cal Career Account:
• Hard copy mailed to:
  Department of Transportation
  Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services
  MS‑90 PO Box 168036
  Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
• Hard copy drop‑off at:
  Department of Transportation
  Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816
  Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Required application package documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version) and all experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications.
• Resume is optional.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as described above.

Human Resources Contact:
David Lin
(279) 234‑2708

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.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State of California seeks to achieve a drug‑free workplace and expects applicants to behave in accordance with this objective.