Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=457388
Will Consider Associate Transportation Planner
Under the general direction of the District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE), Local Assistance Branch Chief, incumbent independently plans, organizes and performs a variety of complex transportation planning projects involving the administration of federal-aid and state-aid transportation funding programs to local agencies. The incumbent will be designated as the unit’s Transportation Funding Program / Project Manager for various federal and state transportation programs; Highway Bridge Program (HBP), State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Proposition 1B Seismic Retrofit Program, Active Transportation Program (ATP) and its sub programs. Incumbent will analyze and interpret federal and state statutes, policies and programs that involve federal-aid project development (including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance) review and compliance to State and Federal funding requirements. Incumbent will work in a team environment to deliver the Local Assistance Program and provide quality service to local agencies. See duty statements for other duties that may be assigned.
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Associate Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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 exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2701
Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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 exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2895
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
