Job Posting: SAM

Department of Transportation

JC-238211
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SAM
SERVICE ASSISTANT (MAINTENANCE), CALTRANS

$2,932.00 - $3,335.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 3/15/2021

Job Description and Duties

In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-33-20 and, as a result of the COVID-19 rapid out-break, Caltrans will continue its hiring practices as they are deemed necessary to “maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure…,” Candidates who participate in the interview process will be considered essential in promoting this effort and are not in violation of Executive Order N-33-20. Virtual interviews via web portals or phone will be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Please speak with the Hiring Unit contact for more information.

Under the close supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead direction by a Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker, or Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the Service Assistant-Maintenance (SAM) performs less difficult maintenance activities including but not limited to litter, weed, and debris removal duties. The incumbent works individually or with crew members. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights, weekends, holidays and irregular shifts may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and is expected to respond to emergency calls. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Service Assistant (Maintenance), Caltrans exam. You must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9TRBD

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

Working Conditions

Most work is done outdoors, where incumbent is exposed to blown dust, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather. May be exposed to loud noises, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, moving vehicular traffic, stressful conditions, poison oak, irritating plants, insects and animals.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle.

Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:
• Appropriate footwear- a serviceable leather shoe or boot specifically fabricated for use in highway maintenance and/or construction environments- in good and sturdy condition, must be worn.
• Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
• Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the department.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


Location: District 7 / Maintenance Division   (Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment for various crews in West Region.)

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-238211
Position #(s):
907-710-3712-918
Working Title:
SAM
Classification:
SERVICE ASSISTANT (MAINTENANCE), CALTRANS
$2,932.00 - $3,335.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Ventura County
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - 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.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. 


Department Website:www.dot.ca.gov 

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


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 position(s) require(s) a Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) an Audiogram Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

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: 3/15/2021

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

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
Attn: S. Huynh (JC-238211)
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:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State Holidays
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.
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:
  • Possession of a valid Class C driver's license

Benefits

Click HERE  to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

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:
Stephanie Huynh
(657) 328-6117
Stephanie.Huynh@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Maria Angeles
(213) 793-9449
Maria.Angeles@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 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, you are required to include the JC-238211, PARF #07-1-531 and title of the position [Service Assistant (Maintenance), Caltrans] on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended. 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIRFICATE must include a copy of their degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with their 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.

Interoffice or email applications will not be accepted by the Human Resources office.

NOTE: Salaries do not reflect reductions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Information for actual reductions is available in the Human Resources Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) at http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.  Please refer to the section for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) – Bargaining Unit 12.

Survey / How To Apply Video

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment Survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMQ7LDR


Watch "The State Hiring Process" video.

https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI

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.