ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The California Department of Transportation is seeking an Associate Transportation Planner to provide journey-level support on complex transportation and land use planning tasks in District 4, Alameda County.

You will review development projects, identify mitigation measures, support grant programs, and lead planning/public engagement activities while advancing equity and climate goals. This is a hybrid, permanent full-time position with the state.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation and land use planning tasks including review, assessment and coordination of local development projects.
• Ability to identify transportation impact mitigation measures and TDM strategies.
• Experience supporting grant programs and public engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide journey level staff support on complex transportation and land use planning tasks.
• Review and coordinate local development projects affecting the State Transportation Network.
• Solicit, evaluate and monitor Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program proposals.
• Develop community planning reports and engage planning/public engagement activities.
• Collaborate with local and regional agencies to support SB 743, Caltrans policies, and equity goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Partnership

Critical thinking

Job description

Community Planner
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$7,328.00 - $9,178.00 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: 12/4/2026

Under the supervision and direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, the Associate Transportation Planner provides journey level staff support on complex transportation and land use planning focused tasks, including the review, assessment and coordination of local land use development projects that could impact the State Transportation Network (STN) for assigned geographic areas within District 4; identifying transportation impact mitigation measures, transportation demand management (TDM) strategies and other opportunities to further the State's climate change/multimodal/equity goals; solicitation, evaluation, and monitoring of Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program project proposals; development of Community Planning Quarterly Reports; development, implementation and monitoring of planning/public engagement activities; participation in grant project development team meetings; collaboration with local and regional agencies to support implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 743, the California Transportation Plan, and the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy and other applicable federal, State, regional and local policies and programs; and other transportation planning activities as required by the District. The work requires strong communication, partnership, and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to the Department's strategic vision, mission, values, and goals, and to advance equity through all efforts.

Will Consider Transportation Planner.

PARF# 04-27-0556, JC-537883

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, AlamedaCounty.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting, as well as under a telework agreement to be agreed upon by management. Extensive computer and telephone use is required, and the incumbent may be required to travel both within and outside of the District to attend meetings, field visits, training and to engage with partners and the public. The work environment is fast-paced and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. Occasionally, extra hours may be required for atypical demands, e.g., shortage of help, tight deadline, public meeting times, or evaluating project sites. Statewide travel may be occasionally required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
• TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER $7,328.00 - $9,178.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$4,928.00 - $5,598.00A

$5,083.00 - $6,058.00B

$6,096.00 - $7,633.00C

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

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.

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

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves asdocumentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and conciselyin writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include andcomplete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered andin disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered andaddressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, nomore than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience, skills and knowledge that prepare you for this position.

2. Explain why CEQA review of local development projects is important to Caltrans.

3. Describe one or two potential impacts of a development project located directly adjacent to a state highway.

4. Describe one or two steps you would take as a contract/project manager to ensure a grant project runs smoothly.

5. Describe one or two ways to gather community input during a transportation planning process.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must includeyour unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original,or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required uponappointment.Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide atranscript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the numberof units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visiteither of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birth dates and social securitynumbers.

• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide atranscript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the numberof units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visiteither of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birth dates and social securitynumbers.

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 an Associate Transportation Planner, the incumbent is expected to be 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.

• Creativity and Innovation: Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities, seek creative solutions and take intelligent risks. (Lead Climate Action - Innovation)
• Decision Making: Makes critical and timely decisions. Takes charge. Supports appropriate risk. Makes challenging and appropriate decisions. (Cultivate Excellence - Integrity, Pride)
• Reliability: Ability to demonstrate dependability in meeting commitments, and providing a consistent work product. Takes responsibility for individual actions in order to meet deadline demands. (Cultivate Excellence - Integrity, Pride)
• 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. (Cultivate Excellence - Innovation, Integrity, Pride)
• Fostering Diversity: Capable of working with a diverse work group, including but not limited to differences in race, nationality, culture, age, gender, and differently able. Makes everyone feel valuable regardless of diversity in personality, culture, or background. Fosters a diverse culture to create best solutions. ( Advance Equity and Livability in all Communities - Equity)
• Customer Focus: Considers, prioritizes, and takes action on the needs of both internal and external customers. (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 - Engagement, Equity, Integrity, Pride)
• Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in all forms of communication. Gives feedback and is receptive to feedback received. Knows that listening is essential. Keeps others in the Division and other functional units informed as appropriate. (Cultivate Excellence - Engagement, Equity)
• 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 First, Enhance and Connect the Multimodal Transportation Network, Lead Climate Action, Advance Equity and Livability in all Communities - Equity, Integrity, Pride)
• Technical Expertise: Depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area. (Cultivate Excellence - Innovation, Integrity, Pride)

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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: 12/4/2026

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.