Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=447637
Will Consider Transportation Planner.
Under direction of the Active Transportation Planning Branch Chief, a Senior Transportation Planner, the incumbent performs less responsible and complex planning work including initiating, developing, and carrying out various complex analyses and studies in addition to projects and assignments to achieve Caltrans goals that lead to multi-modal solutions to the transportation network equitably for all communities. These relate to advancing the link between land-use, housing and transportation decisions; fostering decisions that expand modal choices and reduce auto dependency; and developing planning policies and strategies that concurrently support transportation systems and livable communities, smart growth and smart mobility. Additionally, the incumbent, under direction will contribute to integrating and main streaming Smart Mobility and Active Transportation, including Complete Streets, into all Caltrans processes including planning, project initiation and design programming, project delivery, maintenance and project management. Working collaboratively with District, Office of Complete Streets, and the Division of Transportation Planning Offices including but not limited to Multi-modal System Planning, Freight, PID, Data, and Investment Planning, the incumbent plays an important role in developing and implementing the Caltrans Smart Mobility Program toward the goal of making long-lasting decisions that improve the environment, support a vibrant economy, and connect communities. Accomplishing the above requires working collaboratively and cooperatively, under general direction with staff and management in Caltrans Districts and Divisions, other State departments and agencies, along with advocacy groups.
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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
