Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Examinations
Career Executive Assignments are appointments to high administrative and policy-influencing positions for which the primary responsibility is the managing of a function or rendering of management advice to top level administrative authority.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Each CEA job 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. An SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the evaluation criteria and qualify them for the position.
CEA Applicants must submit a CalHR STD 678: State of California Examination/Employment Application (PDF), along with a Statement of Qualifications.
A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications.
Current CEA Exams
Caltrans is recruiting for the CEA executive management positions listed below.
Last updated on February 11, 2026
| Career Executive Assignment | Final Filing Date |
|---|---|
| Position Title: Director, Integrated Payments Center of Excellence - CalSTA CEA Level: CEA B Location: Sacramento Job Control: 506808 (26CEA01) |
February 25, 2026 |
| Position Title: Deputy District Director, Planning, Local Assistance and Environmental Analysis CEA Level: CEA A Location: District 6 - Fresno Job Control: 506900 (26CEA02) |
February 26, 2026 |
| Position Title: Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis CEA Level: CEA A Location: District 9 - Bishop Job Control: 507111 (26CEA03) |
February 27, 2026 |
| Position Title: District 4 Director CEA Level: CEA C Location: District 4 - Oakland Job Control: 507699 (26CEA04) |
March 4, 2026 |
| Position Title: Deputy Director, Maintenance and Operations CEA Level: CEA C Location: Headquarters - Sacramento Job Control: 507718 (26CEA05) |
March 5, 2026 |