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Transportation Planner
Sacramento County, California United States Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - Planning & Modal Program Management (PM²) Division Full Time $4,784.00 - $7,411.00 per Month Dec 21, 2024
Employer:
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - Planning & Modal Program Management (PM²) Division
About Caltrans Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center. Caltrans 2020-2024 Strategic Plan (PDF) Vision A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network. Mission Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. Values Engagement We inspire and motivate one another through effective communication, collaboration, teamwork, and partnership. Equity We strive to eliminate disparities while improving outcomes for all. Innovation We are empowered to seek creative solutions and take informed risks. Integrity We promote trust and accountability through our consistent and ethical actions. Pride As one Caltrans family, we are proud of our work and strive for excellence in public service. Goals Safety first Cultivate excellence Enhance and connect the multimodal transportation network Strengthen stewardship and drive efficiency Lead climate action Advance equity and livability in all communities
Job Description
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Associate Transportation Planner.
Under the close supervision of the Branch Chief, Grants Management, the Transportation Planner is an entry-level position responsible for providing transportation planning support and technical assistance to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant programs administered within the Office of Federal Transit Programs (Federal Office) of the Division of Local Assistance (DLA). The incumbent performs transit grant activities as required by the FTA, including providing technical assistance regarding grants administration to program managers and staff within the Federal Office, monitoring grant activities and balances, maintaining accurate financial information in various data systems, preparing management reports and ensuring compliance with FTA grant requirements. This position may require travel.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
PARF# 64-5-015 / JC-460864
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Travel may be required.
This position may be eligible for partial 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.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Associate Transportation Planner, please contact Jamie Horrell at (279) 798-2026 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.- TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
- ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-460864
Position #(s):
900-064-4768-XXX
Working Title:
Transportation Planner
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$4,784.00 - $5,435.00 A
$4,935.00 - $5,882.00 B
$5,918.00 - $7,411.00 C
Shall Consider:
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$7,115.00 - $8,911.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: 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 qualifications (SOQ) required.
The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
SOQ questions:
What experience do you have with both State and Federal budgets? Please expand on it and include the length of your experience. What experience do you have with State of California contracts? Please expand on it and include the length of your experience. Please detail your experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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: 1/5/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento , CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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 ability to apply administrative planning expertise to work. Knowledge of human services transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Administrative requirements, and transportation emergency planning and procedures. The ability to collect data, conduct research, and prepare reports related to federal transit grants. The ability to conduct analysis, evaluation, and development of alternative analysis; the ability to apply analytical techniques to resolve or recommend solutions to transportation problems; the ability 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 planning, including Homeland regulations and procedures, programming, and funding of transit projects is vital. The ability to work with minimum direction and supervision, to initiate action independent, or as an interdisciplinary team member, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously. 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.
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:
Katie Dutcher
(279) 234-2432
Katie.Dutcher@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Eloisa Gomez
(916) 907-2148
eloisa.gomez@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-460864), PARF# 64-5-015 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.
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.
Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2025Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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