SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.Position DetailsJob Code #:JC-516478Position #(s):908-802-4724-XXXWorking Title: Branch Chief, Transportation Forecasting and Analysis Classification:SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER$8,678.00 - $10,783.00New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions:MultipleWork Location:San Bernardino CountyTelework:HybridJob Type:Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationCaltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.Department Website: www.dot.ca.govDirector’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunityDirector’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunityJob Description And Duties "Pending DOF Approval" Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Planner (Office Chief), the Senior Transportation Planner (supervisor) handles the more complex and sensitive transportation concerns facing the District in the area of Transportation Forecasting and Analysis and in relation to Local Development Review (LDR), Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), and Project Development Teams (PDTs). This involves coordinating responsibilities on projects and corridors with internal and external partners, under the guidance of the Office Chief and DDD. The Branch Chief confers with State, Regional, and Local Agency staff on transportation problems and makes recommendations for solutions. The functional responsibilities of this position are diverse and complex. The Senior Transportation Planner (supervisor) is accountable for the following:PARF# 08-26-0043 / JC-516478Eligibility 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4Ghttps://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalIApply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license is required to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a compliant SOQ may result in your disqualification for this position. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed.Please address the following prompts. Must use Century Gothic font, Size 11, Single Space, and do not exceed a 2-page response. Give an example that demonstrates how you have applied your skills in transportation forecasting, data or research to support a project’s decision-making process. Provide an example of a project or an effort in which you helped achieve or advance Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Goals, Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) Goals, or Caltrans System Investment Strategies (CSIS) Principles. What are your key strengths and how do they align with the requirements of this 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 InstructionsCompleted 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: 5/15/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals 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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of TransportationCalifornia Department of TransportationAttn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-5164781750 E. 4th Street, 1st FloorSanta Ana , CA 92705Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of TransportationCalifornia Department of TransportationCaltrans DHR Contact - JC-5164781750 E. 4th Street, 1st FloorSanta Ana , CA 92705Closed on weekends and State holidays.08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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.