Job Posting: Chief, Geospatial Enterprise Operations Branch

Department of Transportation

JC-523374
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Chief, Geospatial Enterprise Operations Branch
RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR II

$8,266.00 - $10,269.00 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: 7/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

 Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent provides strategic and operational leadership for the department’s enterprise-level geospatial program. The incumbent plans, organizes, supervises, and directs multidisciplinary staff responsible for the development, maintenance, governance, and delivery of statewide geographic information system (GIS) datasets, mapping products, web mapping solutions, field data collection workflows, enterprise geospatial applications, and geospatial data analytics. These activities are complex, high-visibility, and integral to statewide transportation planning, asset management, operations, and decision-making. As a supervisor, the incumbent leads workforce development, sets priorities, allocates resources, and ensures staff have the tools, training, and support needed to deliver high-quality geospatial products and services. The incumbent establishes and monitors branch performance measures, ensures compliance with statewide data governance policies and standards, and oversees coordination with IT partners on enterprise GIS infrastructure, licensing, security, and system performance. The incumbent serves as a statewide champion for Caltrans’ GIS program, representing the department’s geospatial interests to internal functional units, districts, and divisions; collaborating with local, regional, state, and federal agencies; and engaging with the general public and external partners. The incumbent promotes innovation, advances enterprise GIS maturity, and ensures geospatial data, tools, and services are accessible, authoritative, and aligned with departmental strategic goals.

PARF 65-26-0044 / JC 523374


This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Supervisor II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-523374
Position #(s):
913-155-5737-001
Working Title:
Chief, Geospatial Enterprise Operations Branch
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR II
$8,266.00 - $10,269.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and effectively deliver products on parallel schedules while meeting stakeholder expectations.
2. Demonstrate ability to develop, establish, and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals and organizations.
3. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management and employees.
4. Demonstrate ability to effectively lead a diverse group of staff with different backgrounds to accomplish a unified goal.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org.  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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: 7/20/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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:

Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Ability to set and manage project priorities; allocate and use resources effectively; review staff work and provide constructive supervisory feedback; delegate tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget; and oversee projects to ensure deliverables meet schedule, budget, and legal requirements. Able to manage team workload to meet unit objectives and apply project-management techniques to plan, adjust, and monitor timelines.Skilled at writing clear reports and objectively reviewing others’ work; analyzing situations thoroughly before determining actions; and promoting equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Able to translate departmental policy and strategic goals into actionable insights using GIS visualization; evaluate the impacts of program, process, or policy changes; design research projects creatively; develop sound research methodologies; and conduct and interpret statistical analyses using appropriate software to support conclusions and recommendations.
Knowledge of GIS tools and techniques (especially Esri); data analytics concepts; project-management and supervisory techniques; and Caltrans Director’s Policies and Deputy Directives. Understanding of supervisory principles for directing staff, planning workflows, and managing program timelines and milestones. Knowledge of confidentiality requirements; public-administration functions such as budgeting, personnel, program planning, evaluation, and management; and state and local government operations affecting departmental research.Familiarity with employee supervision, development, evaluation, and training; problem-solving methods; leadership principles for motivating staff and supporting equal employment opportunity; and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Knowledge of complex database design for research and of project-management principles for defining schedules, tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
Analytical Requirements:
Incumbents lead and perform a wide variety of difficult and complex GIS technical work and exercise independent judgment. Since requests vary greatly, the incumbent has the responsibility to determine what procedure will be used to safely and efficiently accomplish assignments.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Hyewon Pak
(916) 591-6133
hyewon.pak@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shereen Singh
(916) 227-1815
shereen.singh@dot.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:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
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.

Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-523374), PARF# 65-26-0044 and title of the position (Insert Classification Title) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

 

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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