Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=506900
Under the direction of the District 6 Director, the incumbent is the chief advisor to the District Director with responsibility for management of the District’s Regional Planning, Intergovernmental Review, System Planning, Advance Planning, Travel Forecasting and Modeling, Mass Transportation, Community Planning, Air Quality, Project Initiation Documents, Local Assistance Programs, and Environmental Analysis Branch. The Deputy District Director is responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting, controlling, reviewing, and directing the work of division staff, and for advising the District Director on the full range of issues relating to these functions. The Deputy District Director is the staff resource to advise and counsel the District Director on a full range of issues involving the overall district administration and operations.
3 Steps To A State Job: CalCareers 1. Create an account 2. Take an exam 3. Apply for vacant position
C.E.A. Exam Information:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). All interested applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the provided PM-0503 SOQ Form with their State Application. This will be the only tool used to determine your eligibility and ranking for this examination. The SOQ will be evaluated based on the quality of examples provided with each question, as well as the overall length of time candidates indicate related to each question response. Candidates who fail to submit an SOQ on the PM-0503 SOQ Form will be eliminated from the examination.
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
