Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Specialist

Under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director for Transportation Electrification, the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Specialist, will manage the Department’s efforts on public charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure through program administration, policy research, and stakeholder engagement. The incumbent will play a lead role in setting and achieving the Department’s strategy on ZEV infrastructure, including through the development and implementation of policy recommendations and project proposals. The incumbent will draft and review written and presentation materials and convene internal and external audiences related to charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure policies and programs. The incumbent will represent the Department in meetings with federal, state, and local agency partners and with non-governmental entities. The Caltrans Director’s Office of Sustainability values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates the unique voices of our employees. We believe diversity inspires innovative solutions to strengthen our work for the people, planet, and prosperity of California., The incumbent will work in a climate controlled office under artificial light. The incumbent may be required to travel in state, attend off site meetings and conferences and be subject to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee’s designated Headquarters 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., * Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers., Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., 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:

Ability to communicate effectively–verbally and in writing–with other agencies, the public, and internal collaborators. Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision, to initiate action and work independently on complex projects, analyze problems and develop solutions, and to handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Knowledge in the following areas: ZEV vehicle and charging technology, state and federal ZEV infrastructure policy, and/or related funding programs. Demonstrated ability to perform neat, timely, and accurate work; work effectively both independently and in team situations; collect and analyze data; and maintain records relating to performance measures and targets. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote in the generation of notes, reports, and presentations., 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.