Job Posting: Assistant ITS Program Coordinator

Department of Transportation

JC-537610
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Assistant ITS Program Coordinator
ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 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: 11/17/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer of the Office of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineering and Support, the incumbent independently plans, organizes and performs a variety of complex technical and analytical administrative activities. These activities include: managing the acquisition, receiving, testing, tracking, storing and distribution of technical Transportation Management (TMS)/Transportation Management Center (TMC) monitoring, measuring and communications equipment; analyzing State Furnished Materials needs for various projects; monitoring and verification of project budgets; analyzing and tracking project support resources and managing and monitoring inventory control systems.

PARF 02-27-0181 / JC 537610

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Aanlyst 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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1657 Riverside Dr Redding, Shasta County.

At their base of operations, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent will be required to traverse office complexes, parking lots, equipment repair shops, and storage areas. Incumbent will be occasionally exposed to dirt, chemicals, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat, extreme wet conditions and extreme cold.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-537610
Position #(s):
902-602-5393-XXX
Working Title:
Assistant ITS Program Coordinator
Classification:
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
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:
Shasta County
Telework:
In Office
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

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 birth dates 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: 11/17/2026

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 required and must be included.
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:
Knowledge of the following: principles and practices of business management and fiscal management; principles and practices of administrative analysis and budgetary procedures; administrative and office productivity software and their use; Caltrans purchasing processes and procedures; inventory control processes and procedures; District programs and functional organization; TMS technical equipment jargon and acronyms; an overview of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and their applications within the state highway system; an overview of the methods and equipment used in construction, operation and maintenance of transportation facilities; basic math for data reduction and calculations; computers and their use; the Department’s safety and health policies and procedures, including the California Code of Regulations, Title 8 Industrial Regulations, Safety Orders, Code of Safe Practices and Safety Manual; Caltrans Injury and Illness Prevention Program; Department Policies and Procedures.
The ability to: operate personal computers and software, posses modern office skills; demonstrate the ability to work independently, use sound judgment and make decisions with little direct supervision; effectively identify and analyze problems, evaluate information from regulations, district and departmental policies and make recommendations for correction; effectively apply organizational skills and technical analytical skills to develop and monitor internal processes and procedures necessary for proper project oversight; evaluate difficult and complex technical equipment lists and spreadsheets and effect procurement; analyze situations and materials accurately and take effective action; work cooperatively and effectively with other office staff and demonstrate proper public contact etiquette; organize data and information in a logical manner, provide concise and effective reports; understand a complex workload, set priorities and meet deadlines; evaluate situations and take effective action based upon accurate understanding of departmental policies and procedures and understanding of roles and responsibilities within the District and the Traffic Division; clearly and quickly communicate both verbally and in writing, with the ability to write rapidly and legibly (i.e., correct punctuation, spelling and grammar); analyze situations accurately and take effective action; communicate effectively orally and in writing; report the status of work and the completed results; prepare correspondence and detailed reports. Excellent writing skills required.
Special Personal Characteristics: manage time efficiently; well organized; demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in the District's ITS infrastructure; commitment to being available for after hours via use of personal communication devices such as pagers and cellular phones; customer focus.

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:
Salvador Cardiel
(916) 491-0923
salvador.cardiel.jr@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shelly Yarbro
(530) 338-5162
shelly.yarbro@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-537610), PARF# 02-27-0181 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.

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