Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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.

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Working Conditions

Telework is not available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Describe your experience using leading and lagging safety-related indicators to improve program-level safety for railways or similar transportation systems.
5. 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.

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.

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.

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, LEAP information, 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-459349 and Director of Program Safety and Security, 311-608-7500-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be 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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see the above "Special Requirements" section for SOQ instructions. 

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