Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Transportation Planner.

Under the direction of the Chief, Transit Policy Implementation Branch, the Associate Transportation Planner will function as a Transit Policy Analyst. The incumbent leads analysis and development of transit policy and tracks implementation within Headquarters programs and Districts. The incumbent aligns work with the California Transportation Plan, Caltrans Strategic Plan, Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure, statewide modal plans including Transit and Rail Plans, federal transit and rail policies, and state transit and rail policies. Incumbent provides input as transit plans are developed to ensure alignment with transit policy. Finally, the incumbent will collect data relating to transit and active transportation to compile reports, charts, tables, and other graphics.

PARF# 74-6-050 / JC- 497789

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

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

The incumbent works in front of a dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of working in a sitting or standing position.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee’s designated Headquarters 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.

DOTP_HRL@dot.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.  Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The 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, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Please share your education, background, and work experience and how it relates to the duties of this position.
2. Demonstrate your experience in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting the needs of the customer.
3. Demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate both oral and written to different audiences including Caltrans management and external partners.
4. Describe the value you would add to the team while working in 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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The incumbent must have knowledge of legislative processes and procedures and basic political functions of the California State Legislature. The incumbent must understand transportation data and how best to interpret and communicate said data. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, and have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, as well as work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of Federal and State laws related to transportation programs. In addition, the ability to work with minimum direction and supervision, to initiate action independent, or as an interdisciplinary team member, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously is desirable. The ability to perceive political and policy implications of actions that the Department is considering is desired. Knowledge of computer processing techniques and applications, research methods and analytical techniques, including conducting or participating in planning studies, contemporary transportation, environmental, land use, social, economic, fiscal, legal, and political issues, and effective public participation techniques is also desirable.

Benefits

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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-497789), PARF# 74-6-050 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work,

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