What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER position at Department of Transportation?
Will Consider Transportation Planner.
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Planner (Chief, Rolling Stock Procurement Branch), the Associate Transportation Planner is responsible for performing a variety of journeyman-level duties with minimal supervision in support of the Office of Assets and Equipments rolling stock procurement, contracting, and project delivery functions.
PARF# 75-5-044 / JC-462800
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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- The ability to work on a typical desktop or laptop computer.
- The ability to work in a cubicle office environment, on-board rail equipment and in manufacturing facilities.
- The ability to focus for long periods of time.
- May require bending, kneeling, and stooping.
- The ability to multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice and develop insights and apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements.
- The ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships.
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.
Commute expenses to the work location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate, though Caltrans does offer incentives for public transit travel.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Transportation Planner, please contact DHR at (916) 617-0260 or email at Pmpparfs@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
- Duty Statement
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
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.
What education, experience, and qualifications make you a good fit for this position?
What experience do you have in creating and sustaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders?
What examples can you provide of effective oral and written communication?
How have you successfully approached complex projects or technical studies in the past or what have you learned from failed projects?
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: 1/29/2025Who 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.
Desirable Qualifications
- To be familiar with the organization and functions of Caltrans.
- To be familiar with State of California and Caltrans-specific contracting and procurement policies and procedures, project management principles, and methods of State contract administration.
- The ability to be highly organized and to perform and monitor a wide variety of tasks and project functions simultaneously.
- The ability to communicate effectively in telephone, virtual meeting, and written formats. The incumbent will originate and review email and other correspondence and meet with contractors.
- The ability to perform word processing, develop spreadsheets, update databases, and use digital work sharing tools using standard Caltrans tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Smartsheets.
- The ability to read and understand contracts, terms and conditions, financial reports, and related documents.
- The ability to develop a basic understanding of rail equipment projects, specifications, plans, and other branch functions.
- The ability to use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve contract and funding issues.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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:
Hoda Elshamy
(279) 234-2217
Hoda.Elshamy@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Caltrans DHR Contact
(916) 617-0260
PMPPARFS@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 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.
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.
