Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=468650
Will consider Transportation Planner
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Planner, as a Transportation Planner you perform planning work related to transportation planning with a focus on system planning. The incumbent will lead the development of long-term planning documents which can include comprehensive multi modal corridor plans (CMCPs), feasibility studies, preliminary investigations, freight and mobility hub activities, and relinquishment which support the development of local, regional, and statewide plans related to the state highway system. The incumbent will provide leadership in coordinating with internal and external partners for daily and long-term activities to ensure plans, studies, reports, and information are accurate and consistent with state goals and policies. Assignments may have very short deadlines or become long-lead efforts as program requirements fluctuate. Activities may include data gathering and research, analysis of transportation system performance outputs and outcomes including accessibility, equity, air quality, environment, and reliability. Additional work may include providing technical assistance in core planning areas such as competitive grant applications, local development reviews, project initiation documents, regional planning, etc. The position requires excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills. The incumbent supports the Department’s and District’s strategic goals and vision. Possession of a California Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
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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
