SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Job Posting:Community Planning Branch Chief Department of Transportation JC-529783 - JC-529783 - Community Planning Branch Chief SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Regional Community Planning, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the incumbent leads, manages and directs District 4 Community Planning programs and activities. The Branch Chief. a Senior Transportation Planner, is responsible for administration of the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program funding allocated and grants awarded to District 4. The Branch may also lead and participate in Caltrans and partner-agency sponsored planning efforts, transportation planning studies and planning-related research. The Branch also helps implement Planning Public Engagement strategies consistent with the Department's Community Engagement Program at the district level. The Branch helps promote, incorporate, and support community engagement activities for the purpose of equitably improving the multimodal transportation network and promoting equity and livability in all communities. The Community Planning Branch also provides planning staff support to the Local Development – Intergovernmental Review (LD-IGR) program implemented in District 4. Through the LD-IGR program, Branch staff focus on avoiding or reducing significant impacts to the State Transportation Network (STN) from land use development proposals, including general plans and any other local, state, and federal government actions that may adversely impact the transportation system. In this position the Branch Chief coordinates frequently with the management and staff of the headquarters Office of Regional & Community Planning and other headquarters and District functions to carry out these duties. The incumbent works in a cooperative and integrated manner to coordinate timely and consistent consultation and collaboration with other Caltrans functions, in accordance with Caltrans goals, policies and equity principles. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Position located at 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. While in office, the incumbent will primarily work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting. Extensive computer usage is required. A combination of virtual and regular travel is expected within and outside the District to attend meetings and other events in order to engage with partners and the public. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee’s designated Headquarters 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. Minimum Requirements Seniority: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. Each of the two SOQ responses must be no more than two (2) pages in length and typed using no less than 12- point Arial font. The SOQ responses must answer the two following questions, which should be numbered and provided in the order listed below. These SOQ responses must be submitted along with the Employment Application. 1) Please describe your unique experience, skills and knowledge have prepared you to perform the duties of the Community Planning Branch Chief. 2) Describe a time when you led a multidisciplinary team through a complex process or project that required balancing competing interests. 3) What was your role and approach in this leadership position? How did your actions effect the project's outcome? 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. 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: As a Sr Transportation Planner, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in the following competencies as described below in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, while adhering to and promoting the Department's Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Imperatives and Goals. Effective development of the identified Core Competencies fosters the advancement of the following Leadership Competencies: Change Commitment, Risk Appetite, Self-Development/Growth, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Communication, Strategic Perspective, and Results Driven. Change Leadership: Develops new and innovative approaches needed to improve effectiveness and efficiency of work products. Encourages others to value change. Considers impact and recommends changes. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence - Collaboration, Equity, People First) Dealing with Ambiguity (Risk): Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty, as well as make decisions to act without having the total picture. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence - Integrity, People First) Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or required by the situation. Seeks out others involved in a situation to learn their perspectives. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence - Collaboration, Equity, People First) Problem-solving and Decision-making: Identifies problems and uses logical analysis to find information, understand causes, and evaluate and select or recommend best possible courses of action. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence - Collaboration, Equity, Integrity, People First, Stewardship) Teamwork/Partnership: Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization through effective communication and collaboration. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence - Collaboration, Equity) Organizational Awareness: Contributes to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's strategic plan, including the mission, vision, goals, core functions, and values. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence, Collaboration, People First) Interpersonal Effectiveness: Effectively and appropriately interacts and communicates with others to build positive, constructive, professional relationships. Tailors communication style based on the audience. Provides and is receptive to feedback. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence - Collaboration, Equity, Integrity, People First, Pride) Planning and Results Oriented: Organizes and executes work to meet organizational goals and objectives while meeting quality standards, following organizational processes, and demonstrating continuous commitment. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity, Employee Excellence - Collaboration, Innovation, People First, Pride) Managing Performance: Responsible for employee performance, setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against departmental and unit goals, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues promptly. (Safety, Equity, Climate Action, Prosperity - Collaboration, Integrity, People First, Stewardship) 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: David Lin View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr