ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Caltrans; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans invites applications for the Rural and Small Transit Operators Branch, seeking an Associate Transportation Planner in Sacramento County. The role involves independent work on FTA Section 5311 programs, review of grant applications, and reimbursement processing, under the Senior Transportation Planner.

Telework may be available; occasional in-person work at headquarters is expected as needed. Eligible candidates should understand state civil service exam requirements and possess relevant

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation planning and grant management.
• Familiarity with federal transit programs (FTA 5311/5311(f)).
• Eligible for hire per state civil service exam process.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate annual Section 5311 grant applications and reimbursements.
• Assist in coordination with rural and small transit operators and stakeholders.
• Support program compliance and reporting requirements.

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-526549

Position #(s)

900-064-4721-XXX

Working Title

Rural and Small Transit Operators Branch

Classification

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Salary

$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

A

$4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A

B

$5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B

C

$6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Sacramento 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: 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 of the Senior Transportation Planner, the Chief, Rural & Small Transit Operators Branch, in the Division of Mass Transportation (DMT), the incumbent works independently on the State’s management of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 and 5311(f) programs. These programs provide grants for public transit operators in rural areas as identified by the FTA. Principal duties include the review and evaluation of annual Section 5311 grant applications and ensure the timely processing of requests for reimbursements.

PARF 64-27-0003 / JC 526549

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate 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.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• Please share your education, background, and work experience and how it relates to the duties of this position.
• Demonstrate your experience in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting the needs of customers and/or external partners.
• Briefly describe your interest in public transportation.

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.