What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Planning and Engineering position at CA High Speed Rail Authority?
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief of Planning and Engineering is responsible for overseeing the High-Speed Rail Authority’s design, planning, sustainability, environmental services, and project development functions. As an experienced project planner, this position directs development and planning of pre-construction activities, coordination of pre-construction activities and the necessary work to support construction through a variety of essential teams, including the Engineering Services Branch, Environmental Services Branch, and Planning and Sustainability Branch. Through the Engineering Services Branch, this position oversees critical engineering work, such as design, tunneling, and civil, geotechnical, structural, and seismic engineering elements of the high-speed rail (HSR). This position oversees the HSR project’s environmental requirements and programs through the Environmental Services Branch and also oversees planning and sustainability activities of the HSR project through the Planning and Sustainability Branch.
This position is appointed by the Governor. In addition to submitting your State Application (STD.678), interested applicants must complete and file an appointment application online with the Office of the Governor. The online appointment application may be obtained directly from the Office of the Governor's website at https://www.gov.ca.gov/appointments.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position works primarily in the office, but limited telework may be available for California residents based on the requirements of the position.
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.- Chief of Planning and Engineering
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
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Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Application Instructions
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: Until FilledWho May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with high-speed rail projects or related rail planning and operations.
- Experience with major regional and federal transportation agencies on strategic planning, program and project development, environmental planning, engineering, and funding.
- Experience with real estate development, the land use planning process, zoning and code process, station area planning, and urban design.
- Experience at the managerial level with extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of urban planning, transportation planning, high-speed rail planning and design, and intercity transportation.
- Experience in providing technical expertise and leadership in the sustainability of a high-value project.
- Extensive project development experience and leadership skills to ensure engineering service commitments are successfully met.
- Experience in administering the implementation of policies and procedures throughout an organization.
- Experience at the managerial level with extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of state and federal environmental review processes, public administration, organization, and management.
- Strong management, analytical, and decision-making skills and the ability to work and communicate with diverse and multi-disciplinary staff, federal, state, local officials, and stakeholders about issues regarding planning major transportation projects.
- Experience directly managing staff and consultants in multiple offices.
- Experience in complex partnerships, such as Public/Private partnerships, and/or Joint Powers Authority.
- Experience at the managerial level with the ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts with federal, state, and local officials and the public to ensure an open exchange of information regarding the project and ability to coordinate planning, environmental, and engineering strategies and goals with local, regional, and federal officials.
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
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.
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 669-6606
recruitment@hsr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ismael Contreras
(916) 445-4541
Ismael.Contreras@gov.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:EEO Office
(916) 324-1541
eeo@hsr.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.
Application Information
The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-470135 and Chief of Planning and Engineering, 311-622-6194-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position.
Location
The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer’s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.
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.
Salary : $16,106 - $19,532
