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 March 30, 2023

MSP Assignment Final Filing Date
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Office Chief of Local Assistance & Environmental Stewardship
Division: Transportation Planning & Local Assistance
Location: District 5 - San Luis Obispo
Job Control: 353227 (23MSP010)
March 30, 2023
Classification: Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Deputy Division Chief, Transportation Safety
Division: Safety Programs
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 361930 (23MSP030)
March 30, 2023
Classification: Supervising Bridge Engineer
Position Title: Chief, Office of Specialty Investigations
Division: Maintenance
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento, District 4 - Oakland, or District 7 - Los Angeles
Job Control: 361655 (23MSP025)
April 4, 2023
Classification: Information Technology Manager II
Position Title: Chief, Enterprise Operation Services
Division: Application Development & Support
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 361419 (23MSP023)
 April 5, 2023
Classification: Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Deputy Division Chief of Transformational Mobility Program
Division: Traffic Operations
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 358421 (23MSP026)
April 5, 2023
Classification: Staff Services Manager III
Position Title: Assistant Division Chief
Division: Business Operations
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 362736 (23MSP031)
 April 5, 2023
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Office Chief of Construction - South
Division: Construction
Location: District 10 - Stockton
Job Control: 363663 (23MSP028)
 April 11, 2023
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Office Chief, Engineering Services
Division: Project Development
Location: District 10 - Stockton
Job Control: 363685 (23MSP029)
 April 11, 2023
Classification: Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: District Division Chief, System Management
Division: Traffic Operations
Location: District 4 - Oakland
Job Control: 363917 (23MSP032)
 April 12, 2023
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Office Chief, Maintenance Performance
Division: Maintenance
Location: District 4 - Oakland
Job Control: 364217 (23MSP033)
April 13, 2023
Classification: Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer
Position Title: Office Chief, Maintenance Performance
Division: Maintenance
Location: District 4 - Oakland
Job Control: 364232 (23MSP033)
April 13, 2023 
Classification: Staff Services Manager III
Position Title: Assistant Division Chief
Division: Procurement and Contracts
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento 
Job Control: 364173 (23MSP037)
April 13, 2023
Classification: Supervising Bridge Engineer
Position Title: Area Construction Manager
Division: Engineering Services
Location: Oroville
Job Control: 364070 (23MSP34)
April 17, 2023
Classification: Supervising Bridge Engineer
Position Title: Area Construction Manager
Division: Engineering Services
Location: Eureka
Job Control: 364587 (23MSP38)
April 17, 2023
Classification: Supervising Transportation Planner
Position Title: Race and Equity Program Manager
Division: Director's Office of Sustainability
Location: Headquarters - Sacramento
Job Control: 364009 (23MSP020)
April 20, 2023
Classification: Supervising Transportation Planner
Position Title: Office Chief of Transportation Planning
Division: Planning and Local Assistance
Location: District 12 - Santa Ana
Job Control: 364052 (23MSP036)
April 20, 2023
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Position Title: Design Office Chief (Limited Term)
Division: Design Services
Location: District 4 - Oakland
Job Control: 361663 (23MSP027)

May 2, 2023