Overview
To learn more about our Transportation Planner Positions and how to apply, join us for a FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP, “Careers at Caltrans Planning and Modal Programs – Transportation Planner Series” on April 9th! REGISTER USING THIS LINK HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1031c0fe21e14ef8ad8231c097a91289
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=422996
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Planner, the incumbent will independently assist, support, and or lead a variety of critical District and statewide Transportation Planning tasks, which will vary in complexity and sensitivity. The incumbent will primarily serve as a Transportation Modeler and Travel Forecaster and assume a lead role in the Division for the collection of transportation data. The incumbent is expected to possess strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of Transportation Planning principles, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team-setting, as well as a deep commitment to the Department’s strategic vision, mission, values, and goals, to provide excellent customer service, and to advance equity through all efforts.
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Associate 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/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=7TR53
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
