Overview
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Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Project Development, Management & Delivery (OPDMD) in the Division of Local Assistance (DLA), the Staff Services Manager I supervises a team of analytical staff providing guidance on compliance of the programs and execution of all contracts and grants within DLA to ensure excellent customer service to managers to DLA staff, supervisors and project managers.
The incumbent is responsible for oversight of the DLA’s Delegation Program of the contract/grant compliance. The incumbent is responsible for development and maintenance of all signature authority, training and training materials, specific to contract/grant compliance, and compliance reviews. Training materials include, but are not limited to, handbooks, dashboards, manuals and policy guidance supporting contract/grant execution and administration. The incumbent is responsible for working with other functional units and internal and external partners on compliance with all contract and grant regulations (e.g., Public Contract Code and State Contracting Manual). The incumbent is responsible for all contracts and grants executed within DLA to ensure appropriate procurement and contract management techniques have been followed. The incumbent is responsible for providing assistance to DLA staff, supervisors, and management regarding contract procurement, administration and compliance.
The incumbent is responsible for, management, oversight, coordination, and maintenance of major policy documents and activities relating to the implementation of Rail and Transit Programs (R&T) such as Transit & Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and other State and Federal funded Programs related to R&T programs and projects within DLA’s portfolio. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and providing analysis on R&T related program management and serves as the DLA liaison to other Caltrans’ Divisions and external partners regarding R&T programs.
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Staff Services Manager I Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services Manager I 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. The Staff Services Manager I exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2109
About Caltrans
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies to keep California moving.
More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems. Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration
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