ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER Apply
Will Consider Transportation Planner
This position will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse work environment on a broad range of Transportation Planning projects spanning the greater Bay Area. Under the direction of the Branch Chief, within District 4 Division of Transportation Planning and Local Assistance, Office of Multimodal System Planning, the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member at full journey-person level. Incumbent will work independently to perform difficult and complex planning work to plan, develop, organize, and direct activities which integrate various social, economic, environmental, transportation, and land use factors to support implementation of a balanced, equitable, and multimodal State Transportation System. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of transportation planning tasks and activities related to District 4's System Planning program. The incumbent will mainly be in a lead capacity in the development and coordination of long-range System Planning documents for the State Transportation System including writing, researching, and communicating various elements of these reports.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate 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. The Associate Transportation Planner Exam is located here: CalCareers
Transportation Planner Exam: CalCareers
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.
PARF# 04-4-1163 / JC-415469
Working Conditions
Position located in Oakland, Alameda County.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltranss 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 employees 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.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Transportation Planner, please contact Bakari Akil at (510)849-7737 or email at Bakari.Akil@dot.ca.gov
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
Position Details
Shall Consider:
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
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
Directors EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Directors EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid drivers 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.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicants ability to follow directions and present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than two (2) pages in length and typed using no less than 12-point Arial font. The SOQ responses must address the following questions, in order listed below: Applicants who do not follow these requirements will not be considered for this job. The SOQ must be submitted along with the State Application.
1. Please describe your experience, skills, and knowledge that prepare you for this System Planning Planner Position.2. How can Caltrans system planners balance the future needs of competing modes of transportation, including freight, cyclists, pedestrians, and automobiles.
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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members. 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: 2/22/2024Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Benefits
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:
Shirley Panugaling
(279) 599-8482
shirley.panugaling@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Bakari Akil
(510) 849-7737
bakari.akil@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-415469), PARF# 04-4-1163 and title of the position (Associate Transportation Planner or Transportation Planner) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
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, drivers 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.
Survey:
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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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.
