Overview
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Under the direction of the Deputy District Director of Planning, Local Assistance and Environmental (DDD), the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading climate change adaptation activities in District 10. The incumbent will support District implementation of federal climate change programs, including those established as a result of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as well as 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 will provide leadership in coordinating and promoting climate change efforts, including developing, coordinating, and facilitating implementation of climate change adaptation policy and strategies into transportation decision-making. Incumbent will coordinate climate change activities across all appropriate functional units; provide technical assistance identifying and supporting research and analysis of climate change and adaptation; and identify and provide outreach, education, and training on climate change. The incumbent will act as program advisor for climate change adaptation projects and/or assists in identifying adaptation measures for SHOPP projects to ensure climate resilience of district transportation investments. The position requires excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, composing special reports and knowledge of contract management. The incumbent has 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.
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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
