Transportation System Planner

Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - Planning & Modal Program Management (PM²) Division
Sacramento County, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 06, 2024
  • Salary: $7,115.00 - $8,911.00 per Month USD
  • Salary Top:8911
  • Full Time
  • Planning and Development
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Job Description

    Job Description and Duties

    Will Consider Transportation Planner


    The Associate Transportation Planner in the System Planning Branch is a journey level position that handles complex and high level system planning staff work. The position may serve in a lead capacity for some assignments, as a team member in other assignments, or in a support role. The incumbent works with Division staff and management, other Divisions, Districts, Department management, Transportation Agency, partner agencies, advocacy groups, stakeholders and the public. Specific assignments vary as program needs fluctuate and the Office responds to policy and legal requirements. Assignments may have very short deadlines or long-lead efforts.

    Under the general direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, the incumbent must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment. The incumbent will lead or provide assistance in the development, review, analysis, and implementation of programs, directives, guidance and performance measurement with regards to statewide System Planning Program activities and products such as, but not limited to the District System Management Plan (DSMP); Corridor Plans; and etc. The incumbent may support various deliverables within the Office of Corridor and System Planning.

    System Planning provides the basis for identifying current and future deficiencies on the State Highway System and identifies strategies and projects to address deficiencies and make improvements to meet the State goals. The System Planning Program provides the basis for identifying and prioritizing transportation improvements and strategies integrating different modes (i.e.Active Transportation, Rail, Freight, Transit, and etc.) for recommendations into local and regional plans, Caltrans System Planning documents (including Relinquishment Assessment Report (RAR), Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan (ITSP) and others) and pre-programming activities such as Project Initiation Documents (PID) and Multimodal, Operations, Non-SHOPP, Transportation Equity Report (MONSTER). These activities may require the incumbent to develop guidance, policies, presentations, maps, correspondence, fact sheets and technical analysis. The incumbent may represent the System Planning Branch on a variety of advisory and technical groups, make presentations at seminars and technical advisory committees, and prepare written reports for a variety of audiences.

    PARF# 74-5-110 / JC-455008


    Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Transportation Planner / 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. The cut off date for the exam is stated in the exam bulletin. It takes approximately 4-6 weeks from the cut-off dates to receive a score for your Associate Transportation Planner exam.


    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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    You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

    Working Conditions

    Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.


    This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

    New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
    • ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
    • TRANSPORTATION PLANNER


    Additional Documents

    • Job Application Package Checklist
    • Duty Statement


    Position Details

    Job Code #:

    JC-455008

    Position #(s):

    900-074-4721-238

    Working Title:

    Transportation System Planner

    Classification:

    ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
    $7,115.00 - $8,911.00

    Shall Consider:

    TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

    $4,784.00 - $5,435.00 A

    $4,935.00 - $5,882.00 B

    $5,918.00 - $7,411.00 C

    # of Positions:

    Multiple

    Work Location:

    Sacramento County

    Telework:

    Hybrid

    Job Type:

    Permanent, Full Time

    Department Information

    Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

    Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

    The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

    Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

    Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

    Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

    Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

    Special Requirements

    • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
    • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that answers the prompt below. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

    Statement of Qualifications: Please describe your planning background, experiences, and interest in applying for the System Planning Position.

    Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

    Application Instructions

    Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
    Final Filing Date: 11/8/2024
    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    Department of Transportation

    N/A

    Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

    Certification Services MS-90

    P O Box 168036

    Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    Department of Transportation

    Drop-Off Address

    Caltrans DHR Contact

    Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

    1727 30th Street, MS 90

    Sacramento , CA 95816

    Closed on weekends and State holidays.

    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
    • Statement of Qualifications -
      • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.


    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    Benefits

    Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

    Human Resources Contact:
    Sarah Jones
    (530) 649-7564
    sarah.jones@dot.ca.gov

    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Bonny Tam
    (916) 215-1312
    PMPPARFS@dot.ca.gov

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
    EEO Contact:
    Caltrans EEO Office
    (844) 368-3367
    Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Important Application Instructions

    The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-455008), PARF# 74-5-110 and title of the position (Associate Transportation Planner or Transportation Planner) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

    Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

    Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

    NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/8/2024
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • CALTRANS Planning and Modal Division
    • CALTRANS Planning and Modal Division

    About Caltrans

    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. Caltrans carries out its mission with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center. Caltrans 2020-2024 Strategic Plan (PDF)

    Vision

    A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

    Mission

    Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

    Values

    • Engagement
    • We inspire and motivate one another through effective communication, collaboration, teamwork, and partnership.
    • Equity
    • We strive to eliminate disparities while improving outcomes for all.
    • Innovation
    • We are empowered to seek creative solutions and take informed risks.
    • Integrity
    • We promote trust and accountability through our consistent and ethical actions.
    • Pride
    • As one Caltrans family, we are proud of our work and strive for excellence in public service.

    Goals

    • Safety first
    • Cultivate excellence
    • Enhance and connect the multimodal transportation network
    • Strengthen stewardship and drive efficiency
    • Lead climate action
    • Advance equity and livability in all communities
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