SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Senior Transportation Planner Department of Transportation

JC-517329

- Senior Transportation Planner

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$8,678.00 - $10,783.00 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:

5/20/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under of the Office Chief, Multimodal Transportation Planning, the Senior Transportation Planner is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team and serves as the single point of contact with local and partner agencies. This position is responsible for the development and management of long-range system and regional planning products, directing the analysis of impacts of local land use plans and amendments to the State Highway System, overseeing compliance with all federal and state transportation planning process requirements, and acting as the Professional Development Liaison for Planning. PARF# 06-26-0196 / JC-517329 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-517329

Position #(s): 906-155-4724-911

Working Title:

Senior Transportation Planner

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$8,678.00 - $10,783.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation 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 Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. 1. As a Senior Transportation Planner at Caltrans District 6, you will lead a team and be responsible for delivering results across programs, projects, policy, and partners. Please provide examples from your career that demonstrate: a. Your team leadership and coaching (how you set objectives, build capabilities, foster relationships, and deliver results). b. Your experience with a process improvement or change you implemented that measurably improved planning outcomes (e.g., completion/delivery timeframe, product quality, partner/client satisfaction). 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:

5/20/2026