Senior Transportation Planner (JC-529783)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to serve as the Community Planning Branch Chief in District 4. Under the Chief, Office of Regional Community Planning, you will lead and direct district-wide community planning programs and activities.

The Branch administers the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, manages funding and grants, and may lead planning studies and related research with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Leads and directs district community planning programs.
• Manages Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program funding and grants.
• Supports planning studies and related research with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct District 4 Community Planning programs.
• Administer the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program and oversee grants.
• Support community engagement to improve equitable, livable multimodal networks.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation planning

Grant administration

Job description

Classification: Senior Transportation Planner

Working Title: Community Planning Branch Chief

Apply by: 10/3/26

\"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 general direction of the Chief, Office of Regional Community Planning, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the incumbent leads, manages and directs District 4 Community Planning programs and activities. The Branch Chief. a Senior Transportation Planner, is responsible for administration of the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program funding allocated and grants awarded to District 4. The Branch may also lead and participate in Caltrans and partner-agency sponsored planning efforts, transportation planning studies and planning-related research.

The Branch also helps implement Planning Public Engagement strategies consistent with the Department's Community Engagement Program at the district level. The Branch helps promote, incorporate, and support community engagement activities for the purpose of equitably improving the multimodal transportation network and promoting equity and livability in all communities.

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