Office Chief, Budgets Job at Department of Transportation, Los Angeles County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Los Angeles County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Division Chief, Division of Administration, a Staff Services Manager III, the Office Chief, Budgets  provides direction and has full responsibility for coordinating all activities of the District Budget Office. The incumbent is directly responsible for  management, program planning, direction, and administration of several program areas including, but not limited to: Position Control, Project  Control, and Resource Management. The incumbent provides expert consultation and advisement to management on budgetary issues. The  incumbent is responsible for developing, allocating, and monitoring of the district's Personal Services Budget and the District Operating  Expense Budget.

PARF# 07-5-788 JC-479798

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services Manager 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.

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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 100 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at the base of operation, the incumbent will work at a climate-controlled office with natural and artificial lighting; occasional  fluctuations in temperature may occur. Travel to field offices throughout the district as needed. Regularly attend, assist with, and

support Division of Administration activities, which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, noise, and uneven  surfaces. Work at a workstation within shared office space.  Commute to the headquarters location as needed. Business travel may be required, with reimbursement subject to  CalHR regulations or bargaining unit agreements. All commute expenses to headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Work hours will be set between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday -Friday, 5/40 schedule.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed, single-spaced, Century Gothic font,12-point font, and not exceed two (2) single-sided pages in length. Responses to each SOQ question should be separate, numerical, in the order listed below, and should restate  the question asked. Responses should use specific examples of your education, training, and experience. Resumes, cover letters, and other  materials do not replace the SOQ requirement. Applications failing to follow these instructions may be rejected.

1. Please describe your experience working with and collaborating with Executive and Senior Level Management on the development and  implementation of recommendations, and your experience gaining and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of these peers.

2. Please describe your experience empowering staff independence and success, and developing highly effective and high-performance  programs.

3. Please describe your analytical skills, including ability to recognize problems and develop solutions and recommendations for improvement,  and ability to independently act and make decisions.

4. Please describe your experience with accounting, resource management, position management, and working with various budgeting  databases.

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: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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

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-479798), PARF# 07-5-788 and title of the position (Staff Services Manager II) 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.

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 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

    • Additional documents that may be required by the Program:

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Immediate start, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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