ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Caltrans; Marysville (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Complete Street & Climate Adaption/Sustainability Coordinator (Associate Transportation Planner) to lead transportation planning with a focus on climate, adaptation, and complete streets.

Under supervision, you will develop and review project reports, coordinate with partners, analyze performance metrics including equity and air quality, and assist with grant applications and regional planning.

Qualifications

• Possession of a California Driver's License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Eligibility may be determined by the Associate Transportation Planner/ Transportation Planner exam.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of project reports and planning studies.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners as applicable.
• Analyze transportation system performance including accessibility, equity, air quality, environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

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.

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-526828

Position #(s): 903-800-4721-XXX

Working Title: Complete Street & Climate Adaption/Sustainability Coordinator

Classification: 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 - $7,633.00

# 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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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

Job Description And Duties

Will Consider Transportation Planner.

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Planner, as an Associate Transportation Planner you are expected to work independently performing work related to transportation planning with a focus on Climate Adaptation, Sustainability, and Complete Street activities. The position will lead the development and reviews of project reports and planning studies in coordination with internal and external partners as applicable. Activities may include data gathering and research, analysis of transportation system performance outputs and outcomes including accessibility, equity, air quality, environment, and reliability. Additional work may include providing technical assistance in core planning areas such as competitive grant applications, system planning, regional planning, etc. The position requires excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills. The incumbent supports the Department's and District's strategic goals and vision. Possession of a California Driver's License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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, 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.

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

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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).