Job Description and DutiesWill Consider Transportation Planner.
Under the supervision of the Local Development Review (LDR) Branch Chief (Senior Transportation Planner and Statewide LDR Program Manager), the incumbent is responsible for participating in the development, review, analyses, and implementation of policies, directive, and best practices for the LDR program. With guidance, the incumbent provides statewide program direction, guidance, and training for district and headquarters LDR coordinators and functional unit reviewers. The incumbent participates in consultation with districts on LDR transportation and land use issues relating to current policies, procedures, technical, and legal concerns. The incumbent functions as liaison to various federal and state agencies on topics relating to statewide transportation, land use, permitting, transportation analyses, and procedural issues. As directed, the incumbent oversees and coordinates duties in maintaining, coordinating, collaborating, and problem solving associated with the Geobased Tracking System (GTS), a repository of local development plans, projects, and documents with a geospatial feature; leads a statewide bi-monthly statewide LDR Working Group made up of District and HQ LDR staff; and develops electronic training modules for the Transportation Impact Study Guide. The incumbent works closely with other Caltrans Divisions dealing with difficult and complex technical issues related to the LDR Program. The incumbent provides information with policy implications for LDR to the LDR Branch Chief and Office Chief. The incumbent works on communication, collaboration, coordination and implementation with statewide District staff and functional unit reviewers. The incumbent provides technical assistance and training, and develops related guidance documents. Principal areas of responsibility are: (1) Statewide LDR Program development and district liaison; (2) Inter-agency and inter-district liaison to project coordinators and functional unit reviewers, including Tribal Governments and High Speed Rail Authority; (3) Procedural and document development; (4) Special assignments from the Director’s Office and Agency; (5) Technical analyses; (6) Develop and implement guidance, training, and outreach as it relates to LDR, especially for vehicle miles traveled analysis. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Planning and Zoning Law, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as well as other statutory, regulatory and technical requirements that relate to the LDR Program and the Department’s authority and responsibilities. The position also requires the ability to clearly communicate and implement timely statewide LDR Program guidance to the District and Headquarters functional units’ staff as well as other LDR related activities as required.
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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PARF# 74-5-001 / JC-441171
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Working ConditionsPosition located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County.
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.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Insert Classification, please contact Rachel Wesson at (279) 789-2019 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 DetailsJob Code #: JC-441171
Position #(s): 900-074-4721-XXX
Working Title: LDR Coordinator Classification: ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$6,908.00 - $8,651.00
Shall Consider: TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$4,645.00 - $5,277.00 A
$4,791.00 - $5,711.00 B
$5,746.00 - $7,195.00 C
# 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 narrative description of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and make you the best candidate for this position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the SOQ. Failure to submit an SOQ may result in your application being screened out of the recruitment.
Your SOQ must be no more than 1 page in length, on letter size paper, using 12-point font.
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 InstructionsCompleted 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: 7/30/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
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
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.
BenefitsClick HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact InformationThe 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:
Sarah Jones
(530) 649-7564
sarah.jones@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rachel Wesson
(279) 789-2019
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 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-441171), PARF# 74-5-001 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 EmployerThe 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: 7/30/2024
