Authenticity of Application Materials
Application materials must reflect your own knowledge, experience, and qualifications in your own words. Generic or templatized responses that do not address the specific requirements of this position, or that appear to misrepresent your qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process. Reviewers are specifically evaluating whether your responses demonstrate direct, personal familiarity with the work described.
Resume
Please submit a resume. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The resume should be no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced, and not exceed two typewritten pages. Place your name and job control number JC-520531 in the header. Include your education and work history in reverse chronological order with bulleted descriptions of your relevant experience. Your Resume will be scored based on writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.
Cover Letter
Please submit a cover letter. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The cover letter should be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and not exceed one typewritten page. Use a standard letter format of your choosing. Place your name and job control JC-520531 number in the header. The cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and describe why you are interested in applying for this position. Your Cover Letter will be scored based on writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.
SOQ
Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Read and follow the instructions carefully. The SOQ must be no smaller than 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, no more than three typewritten pages, and organized in the order described below. Place your name and job control number JC-520531 in the header. Number sections according to the questions listed below. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.
Your SOQ will be scored for writing quality and for content based on the description and applicability of your experience, including transportation experience as applicable, to the categories listed below. Note that unnumbered introductory paragraphs to the SOQ are unnecessary and will not be scored for content.
- Policy, Regulatory, and Technical Analysis: Describe your experience conducting complex analyses independently or while leading a team. Provide an example of how you gathered, analyzed, and interpreted data, communicated findings to decision-makers, and the impact of the analysis. Highlight any experience in transportation, if applicable.
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Project Execution and Leadership: Share an example of a high-stakes project you led, including goal setting, scheduling, coordinating workstreams, and ensuring timely delivery. Highlight your leadership in maintaining accountability, resolving challenges, and presenting recommendations, including outcomes. Include relevant experience in transportation, if applicable.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Influence: Describe your experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Share specific examples of how your leadership influenced policy development or program outcomes. Include relevant experience in transportation, if applicable.
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Mentorship and Team Development: Describe how you have mentored and supported individuals or teams to help them grow and succeed. Share an example of how you helped someone or a team overcome challenges, improve performance, and achieve their goals.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
