You submit an application to the filed office then selected for an interview. The interview consisted of a panel of 3 department heads. You are shown the interview questions before the interview. The first step in the process is taking the State administered test for the position. Once on the list, you become "reachable". This requirement is valid for any agency in the State of California who is hiring for this position.

This was the most disappointing unproffessional interview I have ever had. My sound was at high volume for a virtual interview, and I could barely hear what interview questions they asked me. It was a panel of three and one did not say hello. During that same exchange, the same individual stared at me the entire time instead of writing down any response I could offer. This was if I had heard and caught the question. They also sent me a writing assignment the day before. You need to complete it and email it back to four different employees. One of the interviewers stated I hadn't turned it in. She might have seen it in her email if she hadn't rolled out of bed at 4:20pm for the 4:30pm interview. Upon asking what public records could be sought by Caltrans, the person's response was, "all kinds of different records". Okay that helped me better understand which department. First impressions of these individuals were very negative! At least in the office, I would not be willing to work for this department.