SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

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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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-524749 Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Investment Planning Manager Classification: 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. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Yuba County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: Director’s EEO Policy : Director’s EEO Policy Statement: Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Planner, the incumbent plans, organizes, and manages investment planning work in District 3. The incumbent advances state policies, strategies, and goals by identifying, prioritizing, and recommending transformative, sustainable, and multi-modal projects that promote travel options and enrich all communities, while meeting state and federal program goals and criteria, some of which includes the Caltrans System Investment Strategy, California Transportation Plan, Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure. Developing and maintaining a district list of priority projects is crucial in furthering state goals and supporting the statewide 10-year Non-SHOPP Investment Plan to advance projects from planning to programming and project delivery. The incumbent will be responsible for leading District grant application development for various federal and state discretionary programs through collaboration with various HQ programs and external agencies. The incumbent will also coordinate with the appropriate HQ programs in processing external requests for Caltrans letters of support and other requests as needed by the state/federal grant programs. The incumbent must possess strong communication, partnership, strategic thinking skills, excellent customer service, a deep commitment to the Department's strategic vision, mission, values, and goals, and advancing equity through all efforts. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Interested individuals must submit an SOQ along with a state application (form STD 678). The SOQ must specifically address the questions, be numbered in the same order as listed, 2 pages maximum and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. Please explain the purpose and need for investment planning. Please expain your anticipated approach or experience with managing a team. 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 Final Filing Date: 8/13/2026 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr