Job Posting: Information Officer I (Specialist)

Department of Transportation

JC-105830
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Information Officer I (Specialist)
INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)

$4,784.00 - $5,988.00

Final Filing Date: 4/13/2018

Job Description and Duties

(Location:  1750 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana)

Under the direction of the Chief of Public Affairs (an Information Officer II), the Public Affairs Specialist contributes to Caltrans District 12's public affairs, digital content and media relations efforts.  As a member of the public affairs office, the incumbent will join a team responsible for communicating key information to stakeholders in a dynamic environment.  The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that protect and enhance the reputation of Caltrans.  The incumbent will demonstrate the meaning of the Caltrans mission, vision, values, and goals and increase awareness of ways the department is working to benefit the public.  The incumbent has command of best practices and trends in digital content creation, enjoys being creative and understands the fundamentals of public affairs.  Work schedule may change, depending on workload and business needs.  Overtime and/or work after normal business hours may be required.  A valid Class C driver's license is highly desirable.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-105830
Position #(s):
912-002-5601-XXX
Working Title:
Information Officer I (Specialist)
Classification:
INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)
$4,784.00 - $5,988.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

 

Verbiage for contact letters:

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

Department websitewww.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

 

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: 4/13/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

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.jobs.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
Attn: Celia Martinez
Office of Classification and Hiring Unit
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Celia Martinez
Office of Classification and Hiring Unit
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.
  • Other - Must submit at least one writing sample and at least one link to a social media profile, blog or website that the applicant has developed or managed.  If the applicant has not developed or managed a social media profile, blog or website, applicant can submit a mockup social media page, blog or website landing page.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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:
        A valid Class C driver's license is highly desirable.

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:
Celia Martinez
(657) 328-6558
celia.martinez@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lindsey Hart
(949) 279-8931
Lindsey.Hart@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.

Information to be included on Application

Interoffice, email or faxed applications will not be accepted by the hiring program.  Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of the application to the Division of Human Resources.  Confirmation/receipt of mailed submittals may be provided for by Certified Mail.

NOTE:  Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD 678).  This page is for examination use only.

Failure to follow these directions may result in your application being disqualified.  Carefully review your online application before submitting it to ensure all required information is included and complete.

 

To be considered for this position, you are required to include Job Control number (JC-105830), PARF# 12-8-253 and the title of the position on the State Application (Std. 678) form.  The Std. 678 is required, and each section must be completed, thoroughly.

Interoffice, email or faxed applications will not be accepted by the hiring program.  Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of the application to the Division of Human Resources.  Confirmation/receipt of mailed submittals may be provided for by Certified Mail.

NOTE:  Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD 678).  This page is for examination use only.

Failure to follow these directions may result in your application being disqualified.  Carefully review your online application before submitting it to ensure all required information is included and complete.


Additional Information

If you are unable to apply through your CalCareer Account, or submit your application by mail, you may hand-deliver your application, and any applicable or required documents, to:

Department of Transportation, Division of Human Resources
1750 E. 4th Street, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Attn: Celia Martinez

You may hand-deliver your documents Monday - Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM.

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. 


None.

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.