Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The candidate works to promote a positive image of Caltrans. Incumbent will write, edit, prepare and distribute news releases, traffic advisory, magazine articles, public service announcements, correspondence, newsletters, brochures, reports, speeches and scripts for radio or videos and other informational material. Writes articles for trade, District, Department and other transportation-related publications. Represents the District and Department as media spokesperson. Researches and respond to general queries from the public and partner agencies regarding Department policies and District projects. Coordinates with Headquarters and Agency personnel as required and management and other divisions to ensure accurate and timely responses are presented. Supports the executive team's external communications needs as required.

Position also requires researching public concerns, collecting and analyzing pertinent data, consulting with all interested parties, comparing alternatives and recommend appropriate action to resolve difficult issues.

PARF# 07-5-533  JC-451199

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst . 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

T he 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(s) is located in 100 South Main Street 13th Floor, Los Angeles CA 90012

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing your experience relevant to the Typical Duties as outlined in the Duty Statement. The SOQ should be single-spaced, in 12-point Arial font, and no longer than two pages in length. It must be titled "Statement of Qualifications" and should include responses to the following questions. Each question must be restated prior to your response in the order listed below. Applications that do not follow the SOQ instructions will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification from the selection process.

On the SOQ portion of the application, indicate why you believe your knowledge, skills, and experience would make you the best candidate to take on the roles and responsibilities of the position. Your response should provide specific job related experience.

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.

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:

Knowledge of journalistic standards in writing, researching, preparing, producing and disseminating information utilizing all major media formats, including traditional and social media. Principles and techniques in establishing and maintaining good media and community relations. Excellent editing, grammar, punctuation and proofreading skill are necessary.

The ability to write, edit and prepare communication material as noted in the Typical Duties section. Skills in effective public speaking, data analysis and collection and maintaining composure under stress. The ability to independently analyze data and situation and reason logically and objectively to solve problems. Present recommendations to management orally and in writing and implement recommendation. Sensitivity, professionalism and negotiation skills are highly desirable.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

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.

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