CEA A, Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Job Posting: CEA A, Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis Department of Transportation JC-507111 - CEA A, Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis Salary: $10,349.00 - $13,561.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account); By Mail; Drop-off Under the general direction of the District 9 Director, the incumbent serves as the Deputy District 9 Director for Transportation Planning and Environmental Analysis. The incumbent leads and directs Transportation Planning, Freight Planning, Project Studies, Corridor Studies, Local Assistance, Rail and Mass Transit, Research, Aeronautics, and Capital and Non-Capital environmental delivery for District 9. See attached duty statement for additional information. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Duty Statement and SOQ requirements are described in the sections below. Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. C. E. A. CEA A, Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis Classification:
C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $13,561.00 *An appointment salary higher than the maximum range for a CEA A may be supported by the Department. 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:
Inyo County Telework:
Hybrid Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time Department Information
Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision:
A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce
is diverse and values inclusion; Caltrans is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Caltrans Director's EEO Policy:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. A Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination. Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) question, and include overall length of time of their experience related to each question. Responses must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's PM-0503 SOQ Form. The PM-0503 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Applications
SOQ responses must be submitted on PM-0503; non-submission will result in elimination from the examination. The SOQ must address the following: Provide examples demonstrating ability to perform strategic planning and implementation to meet strategic goals. Provide examples demonstrating collaboration and outcomes of working with Native American Tribes. Provide examples demonstrating leadership, actions to foster growth, innovation, and equity among team members. Provide examples demonstrating ability to communicate and present information to external decision-making bodies. Application materials may include required documents such as the STD 678 and PM-0503 SOQ. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes (QR Codes) are not considered postmark dates for timely filing. Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026 Who May Apply:
Individuals eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California. How To Apply:
Submit Application Packages (including STD 678 and required documents) through CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting hard copy, include a complete Application Package. Hard copy submissions may use the mailing or drop-off addresses below. Address for Mailing Application Packages:
Department of Transportation CEA Attn: Ehsan Tahir (26CEA03) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:
Department of Transportation CEA Attn: Ehsan Tahir (26CEA03) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Please date stamp and drop in the correct box for Examination Unit 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. Include all Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed to demonstrate how you meet them. Resume is optional but may be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Provide detailed and specific examples from your professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each SOQ question. Include overall length of time related to each question. Responses must be submitted on PM-0503 and will be scored individually. Each box is limited to 2000 characters. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities described in this announcement. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent civil service status. General Qualifications:
State civil service employees must possess integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy-influencing functions. Specific knowledge and abilities include: Knowledge of California State Government organization, Legislature, and Executive Branch; program development and evaluation; administrative problem solving; policy formulation; personnel management; and Equal Employment Opportunity objectives. Ability to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary staff; analyze policies; integrate program activities; communicate with government, public, Legislature, and Executive branches; and contribute to EEO objectives. These knowledge and abilities are expected to come from experience with substantial participation in program policy formulation, operation or evaluation. CEA Level A: broad administrative and program activities; Level B: extensive managerial experience; Level C: extensive professional influence and policy development. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitive evaluation: Academic coursework; training in supervision and management principles. Ability to reason logically and creatively. Integrity to serve Caltrans and the program. Ability to work well with partners and clients. Examination Information
The examination will evaluate the SOQ. A passing score is 70% to establish eligibility. Hiring interviews will be conducted with the most qualified candidates. Applications will be retained for twelve months. Note: Possession of Examination Qualifications does not guarantee a place on the eligible list; performance will be compared with others. The Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan as needed and notify all competitors. Special Testing Arrangements
Requests for reasonable accommodations for the interview should be made at the time of scheduling the interview. Questions may be directed to the EEO office. Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Reasonable accommodations should be requested when scheduling the interview. For EEO or accommodation questions, contact the Department's EEO Office. California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). Information to be Included on Application
Please include the CEA Exam Number (26CEA03) and the title of the position on the STD. 678 application form. Additional Information
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job! The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and employees 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, or sexual orientation. It is the objective of the State of California to maintain a drug-free workplace. Applicants will be expected to comply with this objective.
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Job Posting: CEA A, Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis Department of Transportation JC-507111 - CEA A, Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis Salary: $10,349.00 - $13,561.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account); By Mail; Drop-off Under the general direction of the District 9 Director, the incumbent serves as the Deputy District 9 Director for Transportation Planning and Environmental Analysis. The incumbent leads and directs Transportation Planning, Freight Planning, Project Studies, Corridor Studies, Local Assistance, Rail and Mass Transit, Research, Aeronautics, and Capital and Non-Capital environmental delivery for District 9. See attached duty statement for additional information. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Duty Statement and SOQ requirements are described in the sections below. Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. C. E. A. CEA A, Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis Classification:
C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $13,561.00 *An appointment salary higher than the maximum range for a CEA A may be supported by the Department. 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:
Inyo County Telework:
Hybrid Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time Department Information
Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision:
A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce
is diverse and values inclusion; Caltrans is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Caltrans Director's EEO Policy:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. A Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination. Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) question, and include overall length of time of their experience related to each question. Responses must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's PM-0503 SOQ Form. The PM-0503 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Applications
SOQ responses must be submitted on PM-0503; non-submission will result in elimination from the examination. The SOQ must address the following: Provide examples demonstrating ability to perform strategic planning and implementation to meet strategic goals. Provide examples demonstrating collaboration and outcomes of working with Native American Tribes. Provide examples demonstrating leadership, actions to foster growth, innovation, and equity among team members. Provide examples demonstrating ability to communicate and present information to external decision-making bodies. Application materials may include required documents such as the STD 678 and PM-0503 SOQ. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes (QR Codes) are not considered postmark dates for timely filing. Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026 Who May Apply:
Individuals eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California. How To Apply:
Submit Application Packages (including STD 678 and required documents) through CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting hard copy, include a complete Application Package. Hard copy submissions may use the mailing or drop-off addresses below. Address for Mailing Application Packages:
Department of Transportation CEA Attn: Ehsan Tahir (26CEA03) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:
Department of Transportation CEA Attn: Ehsan Tahir (26CEA03) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Please date stamp and drop in the correct box for Examination Unit 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. Include all Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed to demonstrate how you meet them. Resume is optional but may be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Provide detailed and specific examples from your professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each SOQ question. Include overall length of time related to each question. Responses must be submitted on PM-0503 and will be scored individually. Each box is limited to 2000 characters. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities described in this announcement. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent civil service status. General Qualifications:
State civil service employees must possess integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy-influencing functions. Specific knowledge and abilities include: Knowledge of California State Government organization, Legislature, and Executive Branch; program development and evaluation; administrative problem solving; policy formulation; personnel management; and Equal Employment Opportunity objectives. Ability to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary staff; analyze policies; integrate program activities; communicate with government, public, Legislature, and Executive branches; and contribute to EEO objectives. These knowledge and abilities are expected to come from experience with substantial participation in program policy formulation, operation or evaluation. CEA Level A: broad administrative and program activities; Level B: extensive managerial experience; Level C: extensive professional influence and policy development. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitive evaluation: Academic coursework; training in supervision and management principles. Ability to reason logically and creatively. Integrity to serve Caltrans and the program. Ability to work well with partners and clients. Examination Information
The examination will evaluate the SOQ. A passing score is 70% to establish eligibility. Hiring interviews will be conducted with the most qualified candidates. Applications will be retained for twelve months. Note: Possession of Examination Qualifications does not guarantee a place on the eligible list; performance will be compared with others. The Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan as needed and notify all competitors. Special Testing Arrangements
Requests for reasonable accommodations for the interview should be made at the time of scheduling the interview. Questions may be directed to the EEO office. Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Reasonable accommodations should be requested when scheduling the interview. For EEO or accommodation questions, contact the Department's EEO Office. California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). Information to be Included on Application
Please include the CEA Exam Number (26CEA03) and the title of the position on the STD. 678 application form. Additional Information
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job! The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and employees 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, or sexual orientation. It is the objective of the State of California to maintain a drug-free workplace. Applicants will be expected to comply with this objective.
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