ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Caltrans; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Caltrans seeks an Associate Transportation Planner to lead district tribal transportation planning activities, coordinating with Tribes on planning documents and project development. You will engage in Government-to-Government relations, lead tribal MOU efforts, and support TIPs and related programs across district 2.

The role emphasizes collaboration with tribes, development of tribal planning inputs, and ensuring requirements are reflected in TPSIS, SHOPP, and PID processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• Official transcripts or diploma may be required for verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead work in tribal transportation planning within district 2 focusing on Government-to-Government engagement with Tribes.
• Coordinate Tribal MOUs and Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) program administration.
• Develop, deliver, and document Tribal Forum activities and ensure tribal needs are reflected in TPSIS, SHOPP, SMIPS, and PID documents.

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-534319

Position #: 902-800-4721-XXX

Working Title: District Native American Planning Liaison

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 - $5,598.00 A $5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B $6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Shasta 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.

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

Under the direction or supervision of the Planning Division Manager, a Supervising Transportation Planner, and under the direction of the Deputy District Director for Planning and Local Assistance (DDD), a Career Executive Assignment, in the district Tribal Program, in a learner capacity, the incumbent, an Associate Transportation Planner, will perform the less complex planning work in connection with programs related to Government-to-Government work in the district tribal transportation planning program. In general, an Associate Transportation Planner plans, develops, administers, evaluates, and monitors transportation plans, programs, and projects; prepares and supports system plans of transportation facilities and services including highways, public transportation, and non-motorized facilities; performs transportation studies for the development of transportation systems of all modes; participates in policy development and implementation; analyzes proposed policies from other government agencies; develops and analyzes legislation related to transportation; proposes, performs, and evaluates transportation planning research; monitors and certifies the transportation planning process for conformance with State and Federal requirements; provides transportation planning expertise to Federal, State, regional, local agencies, and transit operators to carry out the transportation planning process; develops, administers, and monitors consultant contracts and grant programs; promotes and supports alternative modes of transportation including public transportation and ride sharing; participates as a departmental representative on transportation planning issues at inter-or intradepartmental meetings and public or private meetings and hearings. In this position, the incumbent will lead work above specific to fostering Government to Government relationships by coordinating, facilitating, and engaging Tribes in district 2 with respect to tribal needs being documented and included in all planning programs and project development and delivery efforts. The incumbent will coordinate with and engage tribes on all planning documents, project development team (PDT) meetings, and in time act as lead staff in Tribal Memorandum of Understandings (MOU), and Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) program administration. The incumbent will support and help lead the development and delivery of the annual district Tribal Forum. This position will be responsible for ensuring all work above with tribes of district 2 is reflected in the Transportation Planning System Information Sheet (TPSIS), district State Highway Operations Protection Program (SHOPP) Managers Initial Project Scope (SMIPS) and in all Project Initiation Documents (PID).

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 .

Will consider Transportation Planner

PARF 02-27-0133 / JC 534319

Special Requirements

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

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• 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.

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.