HQ Media Public Records Coordinator
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Job Title
HQ Media Public Records Coordinator – Department of Transportation
Classification: Information Officer I (Specialist)
Salary $6,031.00 – $7,547.00 per month (minimum salary for new to state candidates)
Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Public Records Officer/Manager, a Supervisor I, the incumbent serves as the Headquarters Media Public Records Coordinator for the Department. Responsibilities include:
Formulating, implementing, and administering Public Records Act guidelines and procedures to ensure statewide compliance.
Providing direction and guidance to district and division Public Records Coordinators to ensure timely responses to media public records requests.
Responding to media requests and handling the most sensitive requests received by the department, ensuring consistency across statewide responses.
Working Conditions Location: 1120 N. Street, Sacramento, CA. This position is primarily office‑based in a climate‑controlled environment. The office temperature may fluctuate due to occasional HVAC issues. The work environment is fast‑paced, busy, and requires flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and/or stressful.
Telework may be authorized at the discretion of the Department, subject to evolving telework policy. The selected candidate is expected to return to the headquarters as needed and may be required for business travel. All commute expenses to the headquarters will be the candidate’s responsibility.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements are outlined in the Classification Specification.
Key qualifications include:
Eligibility for hire determined by score on the Information Officer I Exam.
Current eligibility for new to state civil services employment (examination list, transfer, reinstatement, or voluntary demotion).
Application Instructions Submit a complete application package electronically via CalCareer (www.CalCareers.ca.gov) or by mail to:
Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P.O. Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Required documents:
State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) – electronic or hard copy.
Transcripts or documentation verifying education qualifications.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the following questions:
Why do you want to be the HQ Media Records Coordinator for Caltrans?
Why should employees care about public records?
What are the top five things you will do to ensure your success in this position?
Resume (optional).
Applications must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026.
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, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Reasonable Accommodations Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Contact the EEO office for assistance.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Karlee Wootan
(279) 234-2438
karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov
Telephone: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (voice)
Important Notices Electronic applications via CalCareers are highly recommended. Do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire (page 5) with your state application. Do not include confidential information such as Social Security Numbers, birth dates, or driver’s license numbers. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered.
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Salary $6,031.00 – $7,547.00 per month (minimum salary for new to state candidates)
Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Public Records Officer/Manager, a Supervisor I, the incumbent serves as the Headquarters Media Public Records Coordinator for the Department. Responsibilities include:
Formulating, implementing, and administering Public Records Act guidelines and procedures to ensure statewide compliance.
Providing direction and guidance to district and division Public Records Coordinators to ensure timely responses to media public records requests.
Responding to media requests and handling the most sensitive requests received by the department, ensuring consistency across statewide responses.
Working Conditions Location: 1120 N. Street, Sacramento, CA. This position is primarily office‑based in a climate‑controlled environment. The office temperature may fluctuate due to occasional HVAC issues. The work environment is fast‑paced, busy, and requires flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and/or stressful.
Telework may be authorized at the discretion of the Department, subject to evolving telework policy. The selected candidate is expected to return to the headquarters as needed and may be required for business travel. All commute expenses to the headquarters will be the candidate’s responsibility.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements are outlined in the Classification Specification.
Key qualifications include:
Eligibility for hire determined by score on the Information Officer I Exam.
Current eligibility for new to state civil services employment (examination list, transfer, reinstatement, or voluntary demotion).
Application Instructions Submit a complete application package electronically via CalCareer (www.CalCareers.ca.gov) or by mail to:
Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P.O. Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Required documents:
State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) – electronic or hard copy.
Transcripts or documentation verifying education qualifications.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the following questions:
Why do you want to be the HQ Media Records Coordinator for Caltrans?
Why should employees care about public records?
What are the top five things you will do to ensure your success in this position?
Resume (optional).
Applications must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026.
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, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Reasonable Accommodations Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Contact the EEO office for assistance.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Karlee Wootan
(279) 234-2438
karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov
Telephone: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (voice)
Important Notices Electronic applications via CalCareers are highly recommended. Do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire (page 5) with your state application. Do not include confidential information such as Social Security Numbers, birth dates, or driver’s license numbers. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered.
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