Associate Transportation Planner (JC-537883)

Caltrans; California; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caltrans in California is seeking an Associate Transportation Planner to support complex transportation and land use planning within District 4. You will review projects, coordinate with local agencies, develop transportation demand management strategies, and assist with grant proposals and public engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and equity-focused planning to advance state climate, multimodal, and regional goals while supporting SB 743 compliance and the

Formación

Responsabilidades

• Provide journey-level staff support on complex transportation and land use planning tasks.
• Review, assess and coordinate local land use development projects impacting the State Transportation Network.
• Assist in solicitation, evaluation, and monitoring of grant proposals and in the development of Community Planning Quarterly Reports.
• Develop, implement and monitor planning, public engagement activities, and collaboration with local/regional agencies to support SB 743 and multimodal equity goals.

Descripción del empleo

Classification: Associate Transportation Planner

Working Title: Community Planner

Apply by: 12/04/2026

At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career.

About the Position:

Under the supervision and direction of a Senior Transportation Planner (District Branch Chief), 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 (STPG) 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.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.