Posted: Nov 6, 2025

(JC-495807) Local Assistance Programs Manager

California Department of Transportation - San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Application Deadline: N/A

To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=495807

Under the general direction of the Office Chief, Local Assistance, ESB, and PID, the incumbent is responsible for sharing in the management of District Local Assistance Programs including the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) and new federal programs established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The incumbent would be responsible for reviewing and approving project documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and acting as subject matter expert for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and consultant selection. Incumbent responds to Headquarters Division of Local Assistance (DLA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) audits. On occasion, the incumbent in this position is expected to act in a lead professional capacity on behalf of the District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) in their absence. Regular engagement with partner agencies in coordination with Area Engineers is an essential element of the job to ensure success of the program.

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