Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Chief, System Planning Branch
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Chief, System Planning Branch
Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Chief, Office of Corridor & System Planning (OCSP), a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner serves as the System Planning Branch Chief which leads the identification of community, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, climate, freight, planning for operations, and roadway needs on the state highway system. The incumbent assists in the development and implementation of performance-based planning studies that identify current and future deficiencies on the state highway system. With staff support, the incumbent creates needed workflows, guidance, or tools that can enhance system planning efforts statewide; works closely with the Chief to ensure the OCSP, Modal Offices, Divisions, and Districts are in continuous communication, cooperation, and knowledge sharing; manages and organizes staff workload assignments, personnel hiring, staff training, database filing systems, contracts, internal / external meetings, documents and legislation analysis; provides support to other Senior Transportation Planner assignments as required by the Office Chief; and ensures planning level solutions are aligned with the Governor's Executive Orders, California Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI), California Transportation Plan (CTP), Caltrans Strategic Plan, and other relevant policies related to transportation planning. PARF# 74-6-056 / JC-496432 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. You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement . Working Conditions
The incumbent works in front of a dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of working in a sitting or standing position. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquarters location. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement 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. 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. 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. 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 listed below. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of all phases of the transportation planning process. Knowledge of the Department's mission, visions, goals, organization, policies, and procedures; Federal and State laws and regulations; concepts and terminology relating to transportation planning; and techniques of selecting and managing outside consultants. The ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with management, technical, and nontechnical personnel. Knowledge of system and corridor planning, project development, and programming processes. Ability to develop office programs and supporting activities; analyze, interpret and apply analytical techniques; work independently and as a core member on complex planning projects; and work with computer applications and databases. Benefits
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to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Sarah Jones, (530) 649-7564,
sarah.jones@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Alison Grimes, (916) 617-0260,
PMPPARFS@dot.ca.gov Important Application Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-496432), PARF# 74-6-056 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Planner) must be included on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged. Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position. NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. 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.
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Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Chief, Office of Corridor & System Planning (OCSP), a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner serves as the System Planning Branch Chief which leads the identification of community, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, climate, freight, planning for operations, and roadway needs on the state highway system. The incumbent assists in the development and implementation of performance-based planning studies that identify current and future deficiencies on the state highway system. With staff support, the incumbent creates needed workflows, guidance, or tools that can enhance system planning efforts statewide; works closely with the Chief to ensure the OCSP, Modal Offices, Divisions, and Districts are in continuous communication, cooperation, and knowledge sharing; manages and organizes staff workload assignments, personnel hiring, staff training, database filing systems, contracts, internal / external meetings, documents and legislation analysis; provides support to other Senior Transportation Planner assignments as required by the Office Chief; and ensures planning level solutions are aligned with the Governor's Executive Orders, California Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI), California Transportation Plan (CTP), Caltrans Strategic Plan, and other relevant policies related to transportation planning. PARF# 74-6-056 / JC-496432 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. You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement . Working Conditions
The incumbent works in front of a dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of working in a sitting or standing position. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquarters location. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement 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. 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. 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. 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 listed below. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of all phases of the transportation planning process. Knowledge of the Department's mission, visions, goals, organization, policies, and procedures; Federal and State laws and regulations; concepts and terminology relating to transportation planning; and techniques of selecting and managing outside consultants. The ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with management, technical, and nontechnical personnel. Knowledge of system and corridor planning, project development, and programming processes. Ability to develop office programs and supporting activities; analyze, interpret and apply analytical techniques; work independently and as a core member on complex planning projects; and work with computer applications and databases. Benefits
Click HERE
to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Sarah Jones, (530) 649-7564,
sarah.jones@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Alison Grimes, (916) 617-0260,
PMPPARFS@dot.ca.gov Important Application Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-496432), PARF# 74-6-056 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Planner) must be included on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged. Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position. NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. 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.
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