Overview
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Under general direction of the Deputy District Director (DDD) of the Planning and Local Assistance Division, as a Senior Transportation Planner, the incumbent assumes responsibility for the successful and timely delivery of Project Initiation Documents (PIDs) and feasibility studies, and managing the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Branch. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, complying with the requirements of the Project Development process by conducting engineering feasibility studies, preparing conceptual plans based on preliminary geometric designs, alternative analysis, calculating preliminary cost estimates, and writing draft and final reports. The incumbent coordinates with various functional units including Environmental, Right of Way, Asset Management, Engineering, Construction, Design, and Corridors in the development of the PID cost, scope, and schedule. The incumbent also assists in the development of the State Highway Operation Protection Program (SHOPP) plan and serves as the liaison with the Division of Program and Project Management.
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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
