Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=464222
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Assets & Equipment (OAE) in the Division of Rail (DOR), the Senior Transportation Planner – Special Projects works as a technical transportation planning expert on rail rolling stock transportation projects. The Senior Transportation Planner coordinates with the Office Chief in carrying out special projects, including responding to legislative affairs and public records requests; leading consultant task orders; and supporting the development of work groups. The Senior Transportation Planner will provide transportation planning support to the Rolling Stock Procurement, Equipment and Facilities Inspections, and Fleet Management Branches where needed. The Senior Transportation Planner coordinates with other Offices in the DOR, such as Rail Planning and Implementation (RPI) and Passenger Rail Operations and Maintenance (PROM), to ensure that the Office’s activities are tied to state rail network goals in the California State Rail Plan and to ensure the smooth operation of the California intercity passenger rail network.
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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
