Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=507665
Under general direction of the Office Chief for Strategic Freight Planning, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner plans, organizes, and manages the California Freight Mobility Plan (CFMP). The work includes development, implementation, external outreach, internal coordination, and reporting for CFMP in alignment with the State’s sustainable freight objectives, goals, and vision.
Using project management tools and principles the incumbent is accountable for assessing needs, establishing work plans, establishing and meeting delivery time frames, reporting success, elevating challenges, and regularly discusses progress with management. The incumbent leads the State’s freight plan development efforts including working with the California Freight Advisory Committee, external and internal offices and divisions, private stakeholders, community organizations, advocacy groups, other state agencies, local and regional governments, and the federal government. The plan is consistent with state and federal requirements.
The incumbent communicates how the Plan supports the California Transportation Plan and other Caltrans modal plans (Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan, Toward an Active California Plan, California Aviation Plan, California Rail Plan, etc.) and its relationship to funding programs (SB1, Active Transportation, etc.). The incumbent develops training material for Caltrans staff and presents to external partners throughout the Plan’s development and implementation stages. The incumbent adheres to Caltrans policies and directives.
The incumbent demonstrates leadership and an ability to identify options to meet challenges, including how the Plan advances statewide climate change goals, and addresses equity in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities through robust public engagement and investment.
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Senior Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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=3584
Careers at Caltrans PMP: How to get a State Job
Caltrans Planning & Modal Programs (PMP) hosts free monthly virtual workshops to guide job seekers through the State of California’s application process. Learn how to navigate job postings on CalCareers, craft a strong Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), understand state exams and when to start applying!
Register for a workshop HERE to take the first step toward a rewarding career!
About Caltrans
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies to keep California moving.
More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems. Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration
Within Caltrans, the Planning and Modal Programs (PMP) shapes the future of multimodal transportation across California by envisioning, articulating, and implementing desired outcomes. PMP is looking for new members to join our team to fulfill our mission to create a safe, reliable transportation network that serves everyone and respects the environment. Visit the Planning and Modal Program website to learn more about job opportunities and for career exploration.
Caltrans offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the well-being of its employees. Benefits include a variety of health, vision and dental insurance plans, access to state retirement plans through CalPERS, paid holidays and sick leave, and flexible work schedules. To learn more about these benefits visit the Caltrans benefits website.
Helpful Resources
Careers at Caltrans PMP: How to get a State Job
Caltrans Planning & Modal Programs (PMP) hosts free monthly virtual workshops to guide job seekers through the State of California’s hiring process. Learn how to navigate job postings on CalCareers, craft a strong Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), understand state exams and when to start applying!
Register for a workshop here: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/planning-modal/planning-and-modal-program-recruitment/featured-job-opportunities/monthly-workshops
Stay Updated with Caltrans PMP: Sign up for our mailing list to be directly notified about our multimodal transportation job opportunities and/or to learn more about when and where our next hiring event will take place: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2qocrSP
