Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=455954
Under the direction of the Deputy District Director for Transportation Planning, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading system planning activities in District 10. The incumbent will lead the development of corridor plans, freight and mobility hub activities, relinquishments, and support the development of local, regional, and statewide plans related to the state highway system. The incumbent will provide leadership in coordinating and promoting these efforts through collaborative efforts consistent with state goals and policies. Additional work may include providing technical assistance in identifying and supporting research and analysis of long-range planning activities, and other core planning areas such as competitive grant applications, local development reviews, project initiation documents, regional planning, etc. This Office also coordinates technical support functions for, but not limited to, Geographical Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and special assignments. 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
