SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

State of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead the Equipment Contracts and Finance Branch within the Department of Transportation. This role involves managing contracts for rail services, ensuring efficient use of resources, and supporting procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in contract administration. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and be prepared to submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing their relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts and procurement for rail services.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of state contracting laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts for rail passenger locomotives and cars.
• Coordinate with various departments for fleet planning and procurement.

Skills

Project Management

Procurement

Contract Administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Posting:Branch Chief, Equipment Contracts and Finance

Department of Transportation

JC-477295 -

JC-477295 - Branch Chief, Equipment Contracts and Finance
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Final Filing Date: 5/22/2025

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

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Passenger Rail Operations and Maintenance, the Senior Transportation Planner as Chief, Equipment Contracts and Finance Branch, serves as the Division of Rail primary point of contact in development, execution and management of contracts and agreements for rail passenger locomotives and cars, equipment, maintenance and layover facilities, and associated contracts and agreements. In collaboration with the Chief, Office of Procurement and Assets, the Senior Transportation Planner manages all contracts for the maintenance or repair for equipment, facilities, or stations for the Division. In this role, the Senior Transportation Planner ensures Caltrans owned equipment and assets are maintained and utilized efficiently. Provides support to the Chief, Rolling Stock Procurement Branch, in the planning, development, administration, and execution of locomotive and car procurement activities. Provides support to the Office of Assets and Equipment on planning contract development, management and execution, fund management, reporting and other activities related to repair, overhaul, modification of existing rail rolling stock; and coordinates with Rail Planning and Implementation office support office staff to ensure that fleet planning is tied to state rail network goals in the California State Rail Plan and to provide technical assistance for capital project development activities.

PARF# 75-5-058 / JC-477295

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Plannerexam. 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.

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.

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

Working Conditions

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent should have the ability to work within Caltrans employer-driven telework program and to work from a Caltrans office when required. While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Branch Chief, Equipment Contracts and Finance

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The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

• Possessionof a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leasedvehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
  

Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education,training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement andqualify the applicant for the position.Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes yourexperience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and coverletters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include andcomplete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. Please provide an overview of your professional background and experience that demonstrates your qualifications for the role of Equipment Contracts and Finance Chief.

2. Please describe your experience in planning work, evaluate the quality of work and to implement effective corrective measures.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degreesmust provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation thatindicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework isequivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a listof evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/22/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/22/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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:

Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with the planning and development of passenger services and strong project management, procurement experience, and contract expertise. The ability to effectively communicate the principles and practices of procurement and service contract administration in order to provide effective support and assistance to staff and management in the management of a wide variety of rolling stock-related contracts and agreements.

Experience and expertise in the management, development and execution of procurement and service contracts, fund management, State contracting laws and policies, and funding and budgeting processes. Possess familiarity with California passenger rail equipment and the operations within the Caltrans passenger rail program, Amtrak, and local joint powers authorities. Strong computer skills.

The ability to work cooperatively and speak knowledgeably with representatives of other Caltrans divisions, other State and Federal governmental agencies, Amtrak, rail equipment manufacturers, Freight railroads, legislative staff, FRA, and individual citizens. The ability to speak effectively before groups and present a good image of the Division and the Department in any situation.

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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.