ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Drug‐Free Workplace It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‐free workplace. Applicants are expected to behave in accordance with this objective, as the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Position Details Job Code: JC-521829 Position #: 911-820-4721-008 Working Title: Associate Transportation Planner Classification: ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER Salary: $7,328.00 - $9,178.00 (New to state candidates hired at minimum salary or minimum alternate range) Shall Consider: Transportation Planner – $4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A, $5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B, $6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: San Diego County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Caltrans – Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Vision: A thriving and connected California. Department Website: Job Description and Duties Under the direction of a Branch Chief, within the Division of Planning and Local Assistance, the Associate Transportation Planner is an interdisciplinary team member at a full journey level and works independently to perform difficult and complex planning projects. The role plans, develops, organizes, and directs activities that integrate social, economic, environmental, transportation, and land use factors to support the implementation of a balanced, multi‐modal state transportation program. Responsibilities include the planning, development, administration, evaluation, and monitoring of transportation plans, programs, contracts, and projects across a wide range of sub‐areas such as regional planning, corridor and system planning, community planning, state planning, freight planning, border planning, rail planning, transit planning, engagement, active transportation, health, climate change, air quality, program project planning, community engagement (including tribal partners), modeling, geospatial data analysis, and economics. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‐point Arial font. Please follow the instructions below. Describe your classroom training and/or professional experience related to urban and regional transportation systems, the transportation planning process, and principles of multimodal planning, development review, and transit planning. Include any experience with grant‐funded projects, program management, and budgeting. Discuss proficiency with computer software such as Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, Tableau, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Explain your experience building partnerships and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to address complex issues affecting the public or local communities. Include examples of effective communication with internal and external management. Describe your experience in planning and delivering projects, including evaluating the accuracy and completeness of studies and documents, applying logical reasoning, and making well‐supported recommendations. Include experience working collaboratively in a team environment, managing multiple priorities, and meeting key milestones and deadlines. Explain your experience with data collection, data analysis, and preparing written reports. Describe your experience balancing and tracking multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Include examples of how you have maintained communication with external agencies and members of the public. Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts are accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. For a list of evaluation agencies, visit or Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. #J-18808-Ljbffr