Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Transportation Planner

The Associate Transportation Planner will work under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Planner (Branch Chief) within the Office  of Strategic Investment Planning (OSIP). This position provides an opportunity to exhibit expertise in transportation planning, focusing on  policies and strategies related to safety, reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT), multimodal transportation, accessibility, equity, air quality,  environmental sustainability, and reliability. The incumbent will support grant applications for federal discretionary programs, help HQ Programs  and Districts with submission materials, and ensure accurate project nominations. The incumbent will occasionally act in place of the Branch  Chief, taking on leadership duties as needed. In addition, the incumbent will act in a lead capacity on some project initiatives, providing direction  and coordination on specific projects. The incumbent will also develop and manage Constant Contact campaigns for Discretionary Funding  Opportunities and maintain and update OSIP’s internal and external-facing websites weekly. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in creating  and maintaining guidance documents for OSIP processes, staying current on USDOT Notices of Funding Opportunities, CTC Program  Guidelines, and Caltrans' policies. The incumbent will be OSIP's Subject Matter Expert (SME) on utilizing the various functions offered on  Grants.gov. The role involves contributing to project nominations and evaluations for discretionary funding programs and ensuring that projects  align with priorities. The incumbent will play a key role in advancing equity in transportation planning, ensuring the department’s strategic vision,  mission, values, and goals are reflected in all work. The incumbent is expected to work with a high level of independence and less supervision  than those in the classification of Transportation Planner.

PARF# 74-5-162 / JC-471724

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 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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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

While at the base of operation, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to travel to meetings in other office buildings and district offices. It is mandatory that the employee show up in office on Monday and Tuesday and adhere to all current and future Telework Policies.

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.

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.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, experience, skills, and training meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position. It also serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Your Statement should be typed, Arial 12pt. font and no more than two pages in length. Your Statement of Qualifications must address the following:

1. Please share your education, background, and work experience and how it relates to the duties of this position.
2. Describe your communication style and how you use it to work on a team and to build relationships.
3. Describe your time management process and provide examples of how you keep yourself organized to meet competing deadlines.
4. Describe the value you would add to the team while working in this position.

Resumes, cover letters and other documents do not replace the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit the required SOQ as outlined, will be disqualified from the selection process.

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: or  . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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

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-471724), PARF# 74-5-162 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.

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 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.

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