Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Transportation Planner.

Under direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, as an Associate Transportation Planner, the incumbent is expected to work  independently when performing planning work related to transportation planning with a focus in regional planning. The incumbent review and comment on local and regional agencies plans and projects, which could impact the State transportation system, including monitoring the results of our recommendations. The incumbent is the lead for comprehensive transportation planning duties for assigned geographic areas, including the administration and managing of planning grants and representing Caltrans in an advocacy role at local and regional committee/Board meetings on behalf of Caltrans. The incumbent provides staff support for a variety of activities, including planning documents,capital projects,and Federal Transportation Improvement Programs (FTIP). The incumbent participates in multi-function and multi-agency project teams. The incumbent work on specified assignments and represent the Department's policies, programs and projects in those assignments. The incumbent will work on a variety of analytical functions in support of District 3 Planning, Local Assistance and Sustainability Program related to programming and other items critical to the success of the District’s Project Initiation Document Program activities. The incumbent will provide liaison duties including administrative and advocacy roles for Caltrans.

PARF# 03-6-058 / JC- 482856

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 703 B Street, Marysville, Yuba County.

This is a Limited-Term position which may be extended to 24-months or become permanent. 

The work environment can be fast-paced and may require flexibility in managing time, priorities and assignments. At times  workload may be demanding. While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial  lighting.

catherine.cha@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.  Resumes, cover letters, and other material will not be considered as responses to this SOQ.  

SOQ: In a paragraph or two using the Arial font 12, please describe your experience that relates to the position you are applying for. Highlight any specific roles, responsibilities, and achievements that demonstrate your qualifications.

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

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Important Applications Instructions

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, Work at office, Local area,

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