Managerial Selection Process (MSP) Examinations 

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Each MSP examination announcement contains evaluation criteria which outline the minimum qualifications for the position. To apply for any of these positions, a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples addressing each of the evaluation criteria listed below. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ.

Applicants must submit a CalHR STD 678: State of California Examination/Employment Application along with a Statement of Qualifications.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications.

Current MSP Exams

Caltrans is recruiting for the MSP management positions listed below.

Last updated on May 10, 2024

MSP Assignment Final Filing Date
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Office Chief (Area Manager)
Division: Program/Project Management
Location: District 7 - Los Angeles
Job Control:428408 (24MSP040)
 May 10, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Office Chief, OE Advertisement & Quality Program
Division: Engineering Services
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 430029 (24MSP042)
 May 15, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer
Position Title: Chief, Office of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Division: Traffic Operations
Location: District 7 - Los Angeles
Job Control: 430386 (24MSP047)
May 16, 2024
Classification: Information Technology Specialist III
Position Title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Architect
Division: Application Development & Support
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 429224 (24MSP041)
 May 17, 2024
Classification: Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Assistant Deputy District Director, Field Maintenance
Division: Maintenance
Location: District 4 - Oakland 
Job Control: 429822 (24MSP044)
 May 22, 2024
Classification: Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Assistant Deputy District Director, Maintenance
Division: Maintenance
Location: District 4 - Oakland 
Job Control: 429835 (24MSP045)
 May 22, 2024
Classification: Information Technology Manager II
Position Title: Chief, Infrastructure Service Branch
Division: Infrastructure Management
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 431538 (24MSP048)
 May 24, 2024
Classification: Information Technology Manager II
Position Title: Chief, Network Service Branch
Division: Infrastructure Management
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 431542 (24MSP049)
 May 24, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Planner
Position Title: District Office Chief, Multimodal System Planning
Division: Transportation Planning and Local Assistance
Location: District 4 - Oakland
Job Control: 431231 (24MSP046)
 May 30, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Office Chief
Division: Engineering Services
Location: District 7 - Los Angeles
Job Control: 430132 (24MSP043)
 May 31, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)
Position Title: District Office Chief, Right of Way Engineering
Division: Right of Way and Land Surveys
Location: District 4 - Oakland
Job Control: 424564 (24MSP032)
 June 1, 2024