Director of Program Safety and Security
Apply NowCompany: State of California
Location: Sacramento, CA 95823
Description:
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent serves as the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (Authority) Director of Program Safety and Security. This position is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all activities under the Authority's Program Safety and Security Branch. In addition, the incumbent administers and monitors the Authority's occupational and construction safety and security measures program through adherence to pertinent government safety and health and railway regulations, federal grant requirements, and industry best practices. The incumbent provides leadership and direction in establishing goals and objectives and sets the tone for professional and ethical conduct in the Program Safety and Security Branch.
This position is advertised as open, until filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Cut-offs for applications will be every other Friday, beginning December 20, 2024. Statements of Qualifications will be scored per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made based on the applications received by those cut-off dates.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework is not available for this position 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.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-459349
Position #(s):
Working Title:
Director of Program Safety and Security
Classification:
C. E. A. $11,778.00 - $14,032.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be a part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history?The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging rewarding job opportunity.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCM6SCC
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply for this position. You must provide narrative responses and specific examples for each item listed below in your SOQ to be considered for this position. Your SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, no longer than 3 pages, organized and numbered as reflected below, and must respond to all the following items. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
Describe how your interpersonal skills enable you to effectively collaborate with a wide range of individuals, including management, executives, employees, stakeholders, elected officials and other public agency representatives. Describe your training, education, and experience as each relates to your ability to administer and oversee the safety and security program of a large-scale transportation infrastructure project. Provide specific examples of how you have achieved positive results in either implementing an occupational safety and health field construction safety program, coordinating an occupational safety and health safety and security training program, or developing a robust safety and security policy and procedure plan. Describe your experience using leading and lagging safety-related indicators to improve program-level safety for railways or similar transportation systems. Crisis management is a critical aspect of construction safety and security. Please share an example of a crisis situation you have managed in the past and how you effectively handled it.
Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact below.
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 Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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:
CA High Speed Rail Authority
High Speed Rail Authority
Attn: Human Resources
770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA High Speed Rail Authority
High Speed Rail Authority
Human Resources
770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
Sacramento , CA 95814
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:
Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
Please see attached duty statement for the knowledge and abilities.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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:
Examination Information
The examination will consist of a review of each applicant's application and Statement of Qualifications. A rating panel will rate the applications and Statement of Qualifications based on the identified desirable qualifications for the position and the competitive nature of each candidate's relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Therefore, it is critical that each applicant include specific information on how their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the desirable qualifications for the position.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options. 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 position or application process.
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
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
California Relay Service: [redacted] (TTY), [redacted] (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 tho
This position is advertised as open, until filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Cut-offs for applications will be every other Friday, beginning December 20, 2024. Statements of Qualifications will be scored per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made based on the applications received by those cut-off dates.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework is not available for this position 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.
- C. E. A.
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-459349
Position #(s):
Working Title:
Director of Program Safety and Security
Classification:
C. E. A. $11,778.00 - $14,032.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be a part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history?The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging rewarding job opportunity.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCM6SCC
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply for this position. You must provide narrative responses and specific examples for each item listed below in your SOQ to be considered for this position. Your SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, no longer than 3 pages, organized and numbered as reflected below, and must respond to all the following items. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact below.
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 Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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:
CA High Speed Rail Authority
High Speed Rail Authority
Attn: Human Resources
770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA High Speed Rail Authority
High Speed Rail Authority
Human Resources
770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
Sacramento , CA 95814
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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see the above "Special Requirements" section for SOQ instructions.
Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
Please see attached duty statement for the knowledge and abilities.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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:
- Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies of federal, state, and local agencies, as well as federal and state legislation pertaining to the above duties.
- Effective and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing, to all levels of officials and the public.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with the demonstrated ability for achieving positive results.
- Personal characteristics that include a commitment to teamwork and a collaborative attitude.
- Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and organization required in the management of a government entity involved in the infrastructure delivery for a transportation project.
- Excellent management skills to direct an experienced professional staff.
- Ability to assimilate technical data, legal issues, risk parameters and human sensitivities, exercise sound judgment in evaluating alternative courses of action, and recommending the preferred direction in the best interests of the Authority.
- Significant experience in large complex capital programs and policy development.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.
- Ability to represent the Authority in dealings with other government agencies and private entities in a way that reflects well on the Authority.
- Dependable, punctual, excellent attendance.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and calm professionalism in all situations.
- Experience directing safety programs involving heavy civil construction under federal and state regulations, including workplace rules and regulations as they pertain to safe work practices.
- Experience in developing and overseeing the delivery of high-level safety training.
- Experience in leading cultural change related to occupational safety.
- Experience developing program security and policing plans.
Examination Information
The examination will consist of a review of each applicant's application and Statement of Qualifications. A rating panel will rate the applications and Statement of Qualifications based on the identified desirable qualifications for the position and the competitive nature of each candidate's relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Therefore, it is critical that each applicant include specific information on how their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the desirable qualifications for the position.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options. 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 position or application process.
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
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
California Relay Service: [redacted] (TTY), [redacted] (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 tho