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 April 25, 2024

MSP Assignment Final Filing Date
Classification: Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Deputy District Director, Maintenance, Field and Engineering
Division: Maintenance
Location: District 10 - Stockton
Job Control: 427305 (24MSP039)
April 29, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Planner
Position Title: Chief, Office of Assets & Equipment
Division: Rail
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento 
Job Control: 427220 (24MSP035)
April 30, 2024 
Classification: Supervising Transportation Planner
Position Title:Chief, Office of Rail Planning and Implementation
Division: Rail
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento 
Job Control: 427266 (24MSP036)
 April 30, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Planner
Position Title:Chief, Office of Planning, Policy & Program Development
Division: Research, Innovation, and System Information
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento 
Job Control: 427363 (24MSP038)
 April 30, 2024
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Chief, Office of Materials Management and Independent Assurance
Division: Engineering Services
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento 
Job Control: 427446 (24MSP037)
 May 1, 2024
Classification: Information Technology Specialist III
Position Title: Application Architect
Division: Application Development & Support
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 426025 (24MSP034)
 May 2, 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 16, 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