Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=425167
Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Headquarters Division of Transportation Planning (DOTP), the position acts as a technical expert performing complex and mission critical housing and transportation work, including developing and implementing solutions that allow Caltrans to use excess land for affordable housing, developing solutions to address homelessness and ensure a safe transportation system, acting as the DOTP subject matter expert for housing and transportation work, coordinating with other divisions, and communicating public messages about Caltrans’ housing and transportation work. This position requires strong public outreach and engagement, communication, partnership, and strategic thinking skills, as well as a deep commitment to Caltrans’ strategic vision, mission, values, and goals, to provide excellent customer service, and to advance equity through all efforts.
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Senior Transportation Planner Exam
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. The Senior Transportation Planner Exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8TR49
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
