ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Associate Transportation Planner to advance CAPTI-aligned policies and strategies, promoting safety, accessibility and sustainability. You will work under the Office Chief of the OSIP to strengthen multimodal options and reduce VMT.

You will assist in state and federal grant applications and help HQ Programs and Districts with submission materials, ensuring accurate and timely project nominations per program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
• SOQ should highlight relevant experience, communication skill, and organizational skill.
• Must be well organized, accurate, responsive, and have attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advance Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) aligned policies and strategies.
• Support grant applications for state and federal discretionary programs.
• Assist HQ Programs and Districts with submission materials and nominations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written skills

Education

Associate Transportation Planner

Job description

Position Overview

Job Posting: Investment Planning Coordinator and Liaison
Department of Transportation
JC-535591
Salary: $7,328.00 - $9,178.00 per Month
Contract: Limited Term (may be extended to 24 months or become permanent)
Final Filing Date: 10/24/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Office Chief of the Office of Strategic Investment Planning (OSIP), the Associate Transportation Planner will focus on advancing Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) aligned policies and strategies that promote safety, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), expand multi-modal transportation options, improve accessibility, strengthen equity, enhance air quality, support environmental sustainability, and improve system reliability. The Associate Transportation Planner will support grant applications for state and federal discretionary programs, help HQ Programs and Districts with submission materials, and ensure appropriate project nominations.

Working Conditions

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The incumbent works in front of a dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of working in a sitting or standing position. This position may be eligible for telework under the Department’s telework policy; in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

• ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than one (1) page in length, using 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, with one-inch margins. The SOQ should highlight relevant experience, communication skill, and organizational skill. Must be well organized, accurate, responsive, have an eye for detail, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to create and maintain positive working relationships, and build consensus with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to complete staff work in a professional, timely manner that meets quality and quantity requirements for Associate-level work.
• Ability to analyze issues, identify solution alternatives, determine potential impacts, and recommend course(s) of action.

Benefits

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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.

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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.