SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 8,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California Department of Transportation in Sacramento seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead statewide efforts on Senate Bill 695 for climate resiliency, policy development, and implementation strategies to strengthen resilience, safety, mobility, freight movement, and economic vitality.

The role coordinates with headquarters, districts, CalSTA, and partners, acts as Port Liaison for state port authorities, and may telework with occasional statewide travel; salary

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing the implementation of transportation policies or major initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide SB 695 implementation and develop policies and frameworks.
• Coordinate with Headquarters, Districts, CalSTA, and regional/federal partners.
• Serve as Port Liaison and advance multimodal transportation planning.
• Represent Caltrans on the Readiness and Resiliency Workgroup.

Skills

SB 695

Policy development

Stakeholder liaison

Transportation planning

Job description

Job Posting:Climate Resiliency Project Planner

Department of Transportation

JC-531531 -

JC-531531 - Climate Resiliency Project Planner

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner serves as the Department's statewide lead for implementation of Senate Bill 695 (Transportation Climate Resiliency: Projects of Statewide and Regional Significance). The Senior Transportation Planner acts as the SB 695 technical expert and provides executive leadership in developing statewide policy, guidance, analytical frameworks, and implementation strategies that strengthen the resilience, safety, mobility, freight movement, and economic vitality of California's transportation system. The position coordinates with Headquarters, Districts, the California Transportation Commission, CalSTA, regional agencies, federal partners, tribal governments, and local jurisdictions. The incumbent also serves as the Department's statewide Port Liaison, fostering partnerships with California port authorities, port security organizations, and federal maritime agencies; advances multimodal transportation planning with emphasis on maritime transportation; utilizes the Maritime Domain Awareness Tool to support planning and research; develops statewide policy for port ingress and egress; and represents the Department on the Readiness and Resiliency Workgroup.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior 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 search by typing in the classification title.

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 .

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Works primarily in an office or hybrid environment using standard office equipment. Occasional statewide travel is required for meetings, workshops, and field visits. May work extended hours as needed to meet legislative, program, or emergency response deadlines. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee’s designated Headquarters 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience leading or managing the implementation of legislation, transportation policies, programs, or major initiatives. Explain how your experience prepares you to manage implementation of SB 695, including coordinating stakeholders, managing schedules and deliverables, and achieving program objectives.

2. Describe your experience serving as a liaison and working with internal and external partners. Provide examples of how you have built effective relationships, coordinated across organizations, communicated complex information, and supported successful transportation planning or program outcomes.

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Ability to exercise high-level independent judgment to resolve complex, highly sensitive planning and policy issues with statewide implications.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off