Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Long Range Policy Planning Branch Chief
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Long Range Policy Planning Branch Chief
Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Planner, the incumbent leads the Long Range Policy Planning (LRPP) Branch and supervises a team of Transportation Planners and/or Associate Transportation Planners to fulfill the mission of the Office of State Planning. The incumbent leads and monitors a variety of policy and statewide planning efforts to support the development and implementation of the California Transportation Plan (CTP), including managing the CTP Dashboard and responding to internal and external inquiries. The incumbent works closely with other management staff, various offices, divisions and districts within Caltrans to develop and review regional and state‑led planning deliverables; deliver planning products to advance the State’s multimodal transportation system; identify “best practices” in statewide and long‑range transportation planning; develop staff knowledge, skills, and abilities; and provide customer service to districts, partners, and the public in a timely manner. PARF# 74-6-032 / JC-494451 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. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G 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 Duty Statement. Minimum Requirements
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 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. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant\'s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1‑2 pages, 12‑point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. 1. Please describe your experience managing a team of staff, holding staff accountable, developing work plans, and initiating process improvements. 2. Please describe your experience developing and implementing transportation plans. 3. Please describe your experience managing contracts. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method. Required Application Package Documents Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of federal, state, and departmental policies, programs, practices, laws, and issues related to transportation planning, including complete streets, Smart Mobility Framework, sustainability, active transportation and emerging modes, land use planning and related practices including transit oriented development, livable communities, housing, and public participation are required. Knowledge of multimodal system and corridor planning, project development, and programming processes. Key concepts and critical nature of transportation equity. Ability to manage a large sub‑program and provide clear guidance and direction to districts and headquarters staff for statewide program management. Ability to work cooperatively, to initiate effective partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, district and headquarters, planning and engineering professionals, and private consultants. Ability to effectively direct the work of others and negotiate resolution of issues and problems. Ability to analyze and interpret data relative to program; apply analytical techniques to resolve or recommend creative solutions to transportation problems; conduct studies related to transportation planning; communicate effectively; and work independently or as an interdisciplinary team member. Ability to initiate and maintain effective communications and partnerships, and work cooperatively with Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, the private sector, districts and other Caltrans programs/divisions. Also, able to provide program leadership and negotiate resolution of issues and problems leading to “win‑win” resolution. In particular, ability to direct planning research, studies, and analyses leading to cost‑effective and practical solutions. Ability to oversee policies, plans, and programs with awareness and sensitivity to social, political, economic, and environmental issues. Benefits
Benefits summary available by clicking VIEW SUMMARY in the Benefits section for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: sarah.jones@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: pmpparfs@dot.ca.gov
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Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Planner, the incumbent leads the Long Range Policy Planning (LRPP) Branch and supervises a team of Transportation Planners and/or Associate Transportation Planners to fulfill the mission of the Office of State Planning. The incumbent leads and monitors a variety of policy and statewide planning efforts to support the development and implementation of the California Transportation Plan (CTP), including managing the CTP Dashboard and responding to internal and external inquiries. The incumbent works closely with other management staff, various offices, divisions and districts within Caltrans to develop and review regional and state‑led planning deliverables; deliver planning products to advance the State’s multimodal transportation system; identify “best practices” in statewide and long‑range transportation planning; develop staff knowledge, skills, and abilities; and provide customer service to districts, partners, and the public in a timely manner. PARF# 74-6-032 / JC-494451 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. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G 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 Duty Statement. Minimum Requirements
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 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. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant\'s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1‑2 pages, 12‑point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. 1. Please describe your experience managing a team of staff, holding staff accountable, developing work plans, and initiating process improvements. 2. Please describe your experience developing and implementing transportation plans. 3. Please describe your experience managing contracts. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method. Required Application Package Documents Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of federal, state, and departmental policies, programs, practices, laws, and issues related to transportation planning, including complete streets, Smart Mobility Framework, sustainability, active transportation and emerging modes, land use planning and related practices including transit oriented development, livable communities, housing, and public participation are required. Knowledge of multimodal system and corridor planning, project development, and programming processes. Key concepts and critical nature of transportation equity. Ability to manage a large sub‑program and provide clear guidance and direction to districts and headquarters staff for statewide program management. Ability to work cooperatively, to initiate effective partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, district and headquarters, planning and engineering professionals, and private consultants. Ability to effectively direct the work of others and negotiate resolution of issues and problems. Ability to analyze and interpret data relative to program; apply analytical techniques to resolve or recommend creative solutions to transportation problems; conduct studies related to transportation planning; communicate effectively; and work independently or as an interdisciplinary team member. Ability to initiate and maintain effective communications and partnerships, and work cooperatively with Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, the private sector, districts and other Caltrans programs/divisions. Also, able to provide program leadership and negotiate resolution of issues and problems leading to “win‑win” resolution. In particular, ability to direct planning research, studies, and analyses leading to cost‑effective and practical solutions. Ability to oversee policies, plans, and programs with awareness and sensitivity to social, political, economic, and environmental issues. Benefits
Benefits summary available by clicking VIEW SUMMARY in the Benefits section for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: sarah.jones@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: pmpparfs@dot.ca.gov
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