ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

State Highway Operation and Protection Plan

• PID Coordinator Department of Transportation

JC-520328

• State Highway Operation and Protection Plan
• PID Coordinator

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:

7/2/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Will consider Transportation Planner. Under the direction of the Advance Planning Management Branch Chief, the incumbent coordinates the District 5 State Highway Operation and Protection Plan (SHOPP) Project Initiation Document (PID) Program, providing guidance and technical support to staff and project teams for timely, high-quality development of PID documents. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial and program records, analyzing workload and resource data, preparing reports and forecasts, and contributing to process improvements and asset management activities. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, proficiency in spreadsheets, collaboration with internal and external partners, and may include supporting broader transportation planning functions as needed. PARF# 05-26-0225 / JC-520328 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 50 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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. 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-520328

Position #(s): 905-800-4721-XXX

Working Title:

State Highway Operation and Protection Plan

• PID Coordinator

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:

San Luis Obispo 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 Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. 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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. 1. Describe your experience preparing, reviewing, or contributing to Project Initiation Documents (PIDs) or other planning-related documents. 2. Describe your experience collaborating with internal and external partners on planning or project-related assignments. 3. Describe a process, tool, or workflow you improved and how your improvement made a difference. 4. Describe a time you had to explain technical information or procedures to others and help them understand the process. 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:

7/2/2026