What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER position at Department of Transportation?
Under direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, as an Associate Transportation Planner you are expected to work independently when performing planning work related to transportation planning with a focus in regional planning. You 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. You are 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. You provide staff support for a variety of activities, including planning documents and capital projects. You participate in multi-function and multi-agency project teams. You 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. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here: CalCareers Associate Transportation Planner / CalCareers Transportation Planner
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# 03-5-283 / JC- 470039
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 703 B Street, Marysville, CA in Yuba County.
This is a reposting of JC-447715. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
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.
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 Web site: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.
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: 4/15/2025Who 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.
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:
Richard C Leonetti
(279) 234-2387
Richard.Leonetti@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Catherine Cha
(530) 720-2697
Catherine.Cha@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
The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-470039), PARF #03-5-283 and title of the position (Associate Transportation Planner or Transportation Planner) on the State application (STD. 678) form.
Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your 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.
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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.
