PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in Los Angeles County seeks a Planning and Modal Program Implementation Manager who leads planning, modal program delivery, and community engagement across transportation projects. The role emphasizes complete streets, transit planning, climate action, equity, and multi-modal integration to support safe and resilient mobility.

The incumbent will collaborate with District and external partners, supervise efforts, and advance project delivery while aligning with Caltrans’ safety and

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the California state service performing transportation or environmental planning duties in a class comparable in level of responsibility to Supervising Transportation Planner or Supervising Environmental Planner.
• Five years of supervisory or administrative transportation or environmental management experience with regional or statewide impact. (At least one year must have been comparable in level of responsibility to work performed by a Supervising Transportation Planner or a Supervising Environmental Planner in the California state service.)
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience equal to one year of education.)

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement the district's planning and modal programs within transportation improvement projects, including complete streets, transit planning, climate action, local development review, regional planning, multi-modal system planning, freight planning, investment planning, feasibility studies, sustainability, equity, and community engagement.
• Integrate planning with project initiation and delivery efforts to support a sustainable, multi-modal transportation system that is safe, equitable, and climate-resilient.
• Lead public outreach and engage stakeholders, collaborating with internal programs, agencies, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups to deliver planning products and services.

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-527721
• Position #(s): 907-162-4723-001
• Working Title: Planning and Modal Program Implementation Manager
• Classification: PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
• $11,600.00 - $13,171.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Los Angeles County
• Telework: In Office
• 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 Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
• Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Job Description And Duties

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.

Special Requirements

• 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.

This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.

This is a Caltrans Promotional examination.

Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment with the Department of Transportation and meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

One year of experience in the California state service performing transportation or environmental planning duties in a class comparable in level ofresponsibility to Supervising Transportation Planner or Supervising Environmental Planner.

Or II

Five years of supervisory or administrative transportation or environmental management experience with regional or statewide impact. (At least oneyear must have been comparable in level of responsibility to work performed by a Supervising Transportation Planner or a Supervising Environmental Planner in the California state service.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of oneyear of experience equal to one year of education.)

Examination Information

This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.

This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.

Note: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience, you must submit a copy of your signed and approved OOC documentation. Failure to do so may result in your OOC experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination.

Education: If using your college education to meet the minimum qualifications, college transcripts must be submitted with your application and SOQ. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for entrance into the examination; however, official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.