Exam Code: 7TRA1
Department: Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 
Exam Type: Departmental, Promotional
Bulletin Date: 1/18/2024
Final Filing Date: Continuous (Monthly cut-off dates for 2024: January 31, February 29, March 31, April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31)
Monthly Salary: $7,005.00 - $8,304.00

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INTRODUCTION
Caltrans is pleased to announce the posting of the Structural Steel Painter Supervisor examination. Employment from this examination may be offered in Caltrans District  4 (Oakland), District 7 (Los Angeles), District 10 (Stockton), District 11 (San Diego), Humboldt County and Sacramento County.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Caltrans is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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DRUG FREE STATEMENT
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. All applicants will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, as the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY
This is a Departmental Promotional examination for Caltrans. Applicants must be:

1) A permanent civil service appointment with Caltrans as of the final filing date in order to participate in the examination; or

2) Have been employed with Caltrans within the last three years, without a break in State civil service; or

3) A current or former employee of the Legislature for two or more years as defined in Government Code §18990; or

4) A current or former non-elected exempt employee of the Executive Branch for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code §18992; or

5) A person retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code §18991. Persons applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of their DD214 with their Examination Application (STD. 678).

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this announcement may apply for this examination.   Once you have taken the examination, you may not reapply for 12 months.  Candidates that are unsuccessful in the examination must wait six (6) months from the testing date before reapplying to take the examination.

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FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates are required to submit a Standard State Application (STD.678).

Applications (STD 678) must be received or postmarked no later than the cut-off date. 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. Faxed or E-mailed applications will NOT be accepted. THE EXAMINATION TITLE MUST BE INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
File by Mail
Attention: Examination Services (MS 86)
P.O. Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

File in Person
Attention: Examination Services (MS 86)
1727 30th Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

**Candidates are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their application to Examination Services.

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POSITION STATEMENT
Under direction, incumbents either (1) supervise crews of painters engaged in rigging for painting, and cleaning and painting structural steel cables, and bridges and related structures and facilities; and may supervise inspection duties on contracted-out structural steel painting assignments; or (2) are responsible for headquarters staff assignments comparable in level of responsibility such as statewide review of structural steel painting inspection reports, paint consultant, drafts painting contracts, special provisions, painting standards, and makes estimates; and to do other related work.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination by the cut-off date. By submitting your qualifications in this examination, you indicate that you read, understand, and possess the minimum qualifications required, and that the information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.

All applications must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base, civil service or private sector titles, the duties performed, and an original signature. Applications received without this information will be rejected.

NOTE: Qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as “Either I,” “or II,” “or III,” etc. For example, candidates possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern I, and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern II, may be admitted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirements.

Click on the link below to review the California State Personnel Board class specification which contain the requirements for admittance to the exam:
Structural Steel Painter Supervisor Classification Specification

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A driver license with H (Hazardous Materials) and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements. (Applicants who do not possess the license will be allowed to compete in the exam, but license must be obtained prior to appointment.) AND

Either I
Two years of experience performing the duties of a Lead Structural Steel Painter in the California state service.

Or II
Experience: Four years of experience as a journey level painter, including one year as a lead worker directing the work of a crew of painters engaged in painting structural steel or bridges and working at considerable heights.

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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

1. Methods and procedures (e.g., hand and power tool cleaning, abrasive
blast and paint application techniques, waste disposal) used in preparing
and inspecting surfaces to paint structural steel, cables, and bridges

2. Materials and equipment (e.g., paints, spray equipment, power tools and
brushes) used in preparing and inspecting surfaces to paint structural
steel, cables, and bridges

3. Tools (e.g., paints, spray equipment, power tools and brushes) used in
preparing and inspecting surfaces to painting structural steel, cables, and
bridges

4. Equipment (e.g., air tools, hoists, scaffold) used in erecting and moving
heavy scaffolds

5. Rigging safety methods (e.g., use of ropes, wires, chains, retractable
lanyards, safety harness) to paint bridges and structures

6. Principles of effective supervision (e.g., One Minute Management
Program, Leadership Development Academy, Changing Lanes to
Supervision) to properly supervise employees

7. Caltrans’ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Labor Relations
Program objectives to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and a
workforce free from harassment

8. A Supervisor's role in Labor Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) Programs and processes available to meet labor relations and
equal opportunity objectives

9. Equipment necessary for removal, containment, recovery, and disposal of
what was generated in surface preparation and painting and coating
operations

10. Safety standards and regulations applied for rigging, cleaning, painting
and coating removal, containment, and recovery when working on lead
based projects

11. The causes of paint failure (e.g., blistering, chalking, flaking) to ensure
failures are corrected

Ability To:

1. Safely rig employees (e.g., using air tools, hoists, baskets, scaffolding,
cranes) to remove scaffolds and staging

2. Estimate jobs and materials (e.g., labor, equipment, material,
controllables) for different phrases of work to complete projects in a timely
manner and within budgetary requirements

3.Prepare written reports (e.g., Supervisor Paint Production Summary
Report, Jobsite Safety Inspections, Pre and Post Job Estimates, Work
Plan) to communicate work project completion

4.  Plan work for Lead Structural Steel Painters, Structural Steel Painters,
Structural Steel Painter Apprentices and Caltrans Highway Maintenance
Workers to direct them in their assigned duties

5. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
with Lead Structural Steel Painters, Structural Steel Painters, Structural
Steel Painter Apprentices or Caltrans Highway Maintenance Workers to
ensure an effective work force

6. Work at heights (e.g., bridges, structures, structural steel) to perform the
necessary work duties

7. Follow directions (e.g., written, verbal) to complete work projects

8. Contribute to the Caltrans’ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
objectives to maintain compliance with Federal and State rules and
regulations

9. Organize work for lead persons and crews of painters to ensure effective
and efficient project completion

10. Direct work for lead persons and crews of painters to ensure effective and
efficient project completion

11. Work at heights of at least 200 feet above ground or water in a safe
manner to complete work on structural steel bridges

12. Withstand working continuously under adverse weather conditions (e.g.,
cold, wet, windy) to complet
13. Travel and work (e.g., to inspect, rig, or paint bridges and structures)
throughout California

14. Maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, individuals
with other government agencies, and the public to ensure a favorable
image for Caltrans and the State

15. Use a computer and Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) to
create documents and reports

16. Recognize inferior painting work and characteristics of paint failure (e.g.,
blistering, chalking, flaking) to ensure failures are corrected

Skills to: 

1. Organize and direct work for lead persons and crews of painters to
ensure effective and efficient project completion

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education compared to a standard developed from the class specification.  For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her application. List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications” shown on this announcement.  Supplementary information will be accepted, but read the “Minimum Qualifications” carefully to see what kind of information will be useful to the staff doing the evaluation.

This examination will consist of an Education & Experience Evaluation weighted 100%. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum score of 70% must be attained.

Applications and examinations will be accepted on a continuous basis.  Testing is considered continuous, as new test dates can be set at any time as the departmental needs warrant. 

Candidates will be notified of their scores approximately 4-6 weeks after the final monthly cut-off date.

***Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test. Testing of current employees who are applicants in an examination or who are transferring is permitted only if the person does not have a current appointment to a class for which drug testing is a requirement.

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ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a P (Passenger/Bus) driver license endorsement

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ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A Departmental Promotional statewide eligible list will be established for Caltrans District 4 (Oakland), District 7 (Los Angeles), District 10 (Stockton), District 11 (San Diego), Humboldt County and Sacramento County. The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the list in order of final scores, regardless of date. Competitor's eligibility will expire 12 months after placement on the eligible list unless the conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Veterans' Preference will not be granted in the examination as it does not meet the requirements to qualify for Veterans' Preference.

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CAREER CREDITS
Career Credits will not be added to the final score of this examination.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
General questions on how to apply?  Click HERE for video tutorials.

For more information regarding this examination, please contact the Exam Reception Line (916) 227-7858 or email AskExams@dot.ca.gov

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GENERAL INFORMATION
For an examination without a written feature, it is the candidate's responsibility to contact the testing department three weeks after the cut-off date if he/she has not received his/her notice.

Applications are available at Standard State Application (STD 678), California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) offices, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and the testing department on this job bulletin.

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirement does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of the others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Caltrans 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 laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Candidates needing special testing arrangements due to a disability must complete an STD679 and submit with the requested examination materials.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with others; and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.  Eligibility lists may be abolished at anytime after one year, per Departmental needs.  It is the candidates responsibility to maintain eligibility throughout the hiring process.
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