Overview

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Under the direction of the Deputy Division Chief, and to support the Chief of the Division of Research, Innovation and System Information (DRISI), the incumbent performs as the Chief of the Office of Planning, Policy, and Program Development. The incumbent is responsible for managing all aspects of planning and policy research and directing project development and programming processes. As part of the Division management team, the incumbent is a primary contributor to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the DRISI Strategic Research Plan, Research Business Plan, and related Strategic Research Focus Areas, and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality customer relations with all Department Divisions, Districts and other customers to maximize program outcomes. The incumbent manages the Research and Deployment Advisory Committee (RDAC) project selection process and reporting. The incumbent supervises and directs the work of Senior Transportation Planners and other classifications. The incumbent leads contract management efforts, overseeing contract managers with a variety of contracts with universities, and private sector companies.

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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

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