(JC-527721) Planning and Modal Program Implementation Manager

Caltrans; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to lead planning, development, and implementation of the district's planning programs and multimodal investments. The role emphasizes complete streets, transit planning, climate action, equity, and community engagement to deliver safe, accessible transportation.

The incumbent will partner with divisions to integrate planning with project delivery, maintain stakeholder networks, and advocate for policies that enhance safety and resilience

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation planning initiatives and programs.
• Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, development, and implementation of district planning programs.
• Coordinate multi-modal and climate-focused transportation initiatives with internal divisions.
• Lead public outreach and collaboration with agencies, organizations, and communities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Public outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Multi-modal transportation

Job description

Under the general direction of the Deputy District Director of Planning and Local Assistance, the Principal Transportation Planner is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the district's planning and modal programs outcomes in transportation improvement projects. This includes the planning functions of complete streets, transit planning, climate change, local development review, regional planning, multi-modal system planning, freight planning, investment planning, feasibility studies, sustainability, equity, and community engagement. The incumbent integrates the planning efforts with the development of project initiation documents and project delivery efforts to support a sustainable, clean and multi-modal transportation system that is safe, equitable and beneficial for communities, and is resilient to climate change. This includes a focus on an accessible and multi-modal network of travel options, active transportation (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access), livable communities, freight planning, and the integration of these options into transportation investments. The incumbent works with various divisions within the District to ensure that Caltrans' policies, priorities, goals, and strategies are implemented and that all projects are planned, programmed, designed, constructed, and maintained accordingly.

This work requires strong public outreach and engagement, maintaining a network of active stakeholders, and establishing collaboration with internal programs, federal, state, local and regional agencies, non-profit organizations, and advocacy and advisory groups. The incumbent must be a strong leader and effectively collaborate with Caltrans' functions, local, regional, state and federal transportation agencies, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit stakeholders, and have the political acumen to ensure effective delivery of planning products and services. The incumbent must support the Department's strategic goals and vision, based on the foundational principles of safety, equity, climate action, and economic prosperity for communities through all efforts. The desired outcome is to develop a portfolio of multi-modal projects that address safety for all users, equity, climate resiliency, and prosperity for communities.

Principal Transportation Planner Exam Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Principal 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. The exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2163