Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=439066
Under the general direction of the Community, Climate and Modal Planning Office Chief, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner will assist District 7 in implementing new climate change programs established as a result of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and any additional programs established by the State Legislature on climate change adaptation. The IIJA programs include, but are not limited to, the PROTECT Program and Carbon Reduction Program. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and leading critical climate change adaptation activities and will provide leadership in coordinating and promoting climate change efforts. Acts as the program advisor for climate change projects. The position requires excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, composing special reports and knowledge of contract management. The incumbent must have skills in leadership and organization, interest in supporting the Department’s and District’s strategic goals and vision, and a commitment to advancing equity through all efforts. The desired outcome is providing an accessible multi-modal network of travel options that enrich all communities. Refer to duty statement for additional details.
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Senior Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Planner Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g. transfer, permissive reinstatement or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The Senior Transportation Planner Exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3026
About Caltrans
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies to keep California moving.
More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems. Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration
