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Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives Department of Transportation

JC-531406

• Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives
  

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$7,328.00

• $9,178.

00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

9/24/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Will Consider

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Associate Transportation Planner:

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Planner, Branch Chief of Sustainability/Strategic Initiatives, the Associate Transportation Planner performs duties related to implementation of strategic initiatives in District 12, including Sustainability, Efficiency, Innovation, Risk Management, Strategic Business Plan, Asset Management and Grant Writing. The incumbent may be assigned one or more of the strategic initiatives based on need and expertise. Reviews the statewide related initiatives and lead and engage district teams in putting together plans and tracking them for one or more of these initiatives, and be the point of contact with district and Headquarter counterparts, including forming and leading district team members that assist with implementation of plans related to these initiatives. Reviews and assists with Asset Management activities including updating and tracking the accuracy of the Asset Management Tool. Makes regular updates and presentations to management staff on progress and status of assigned initiatives.

Transportation Planner:

Under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Planner, Branch Chief of Sustainability/Strategic Initiatives, the Transportation Planner performs duties related to implementation of strategic initiatives in District 12, including Sustainability, Efficiency, Innovation, Risk Management, Strategic Business Plan, Asset Management and Grant Writing. The incumbent may be assigned one or more of the strategic initiatives based on need and expertise. Reviews the statewide related initiatives and engage district teams in putting together plans and tracking them for one or more of these initiatives, and be the point of contact with district and Headquarter counterparts, including forming and leading district team members that assist with implementation of plans related to these initiatives. Reviews and assists with Asset Management activities including updating and tracking the accuracy of the Asset Management Tool. PARF# 12-27-0037 / JC-531406

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position located at 1750 E 4th St Santa Ana CA, Orange County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Incumbent will work in a cubicle in climate-controlled open office setting under artificial light. The building temperature may fluctuate. Must be able to perform work in remote settings including telework in compliance with State policies and requirements. Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid Driver's License is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Transportation Planner, please contact Jacob Mathew at (949) 279-8800 or email at Jacob.

Mathew@dot.ca.gov. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-531406

Position #(s): 912-280-4721-002

Working Title:

Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives

Classification:

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$7,328.00

• $9,178.

00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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:

Orange County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission:

Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:

A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website:

www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements

Cover Letter Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing your experience in the Typical Duties as listed per the . The SOQ should be double-spaced, size 12 Calibri (Body) font, and no more than two pages.

The SOQ should highlight relevant and related experience, examples of effective and clear experience, communication skill, and organizational skill. Must be well organized, accurate, responsive, have an eye for detail, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills. 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 will be 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.

org/members or https:

//aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

9/24/2026