State of California
Chief, System Planning Branch
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Job Posting: Chief, System Planning Branch
Department of Transportation
JC-496432
Salary: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per month. New to state candidates will be hired at minimum salary or alternate range as applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/4/2025
Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Chief, Office of Corridor & System Planning (OCSP), the Senior Transportation Planner serves as the System Planning Branch Chief. Responsibilities include identifying community, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, climate, freight, and roadway needs on the state highway system; developing and implementing performance‑based planning studies; creating workflows, guidance, or tools to enhance statewide system planning; ensuring continuous communication and cooperation among OCSP, Modal Offices, Divisions, and Districts; managing staff workload assignments, hiring, training, database filing systems, contracts, meetings, documents, and legislation analysis; providing support to other Senior Transportation Planner assignments; and ensuring planning solutions align with Governor’s Executive Orders, CAPTI, CTP, Caltrans Strategic Plan, and other relevant policies.
Eligibility and Examination Eligibility for hire may be determined by the Senior Transportation Planner exam score. Candidates who are not currently eligible (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, voluntary demotion) or are new to state civil services employment must be on the state examination list. To apply for the exam, please
click here
and search for the classification title.
Working Conditions Position is in an office setting with dual‑monitor computer. The incumbent works under artificial light, predominantly sitting or standing. Telework may be eligible; specifics follow Caltrans telework policy. The candidate may be required to conduct business travel and commute to the headquarters.
Minimum Requirements The Minimum Requirements are detailed in the Class Specification. The key responsibilities and required qualifications are as follows:
Senior Transportation Planner salary range: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00.
New to state candidates receive minimum or alternate salary range as applicable.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date (11/4/2025). Application packages must include the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and all required documents. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications is required. Submit electronically via CalCareer or by mail using the provided address.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: available to answer questions regarding the application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: available to answer questions regarding the position.
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer account) or by mail/drop‑off.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Department of Transportation
JC-496432
Salary: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per month. New to state candidates will be hired at minimum salary or alternate range as applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/4/2025
Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Chief, Office of Corridor & System Planning (OCSP), the Senior Transportation Planner serves as the System Planning Branch Chief. Responsibilities include identifying community, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, climate, freight, and roadway needs on the state highway system; developing and implementing performance‑based planning studies; creating workflows, guidance, or tools to enhance statewide system planning; ensuring continuous communication and cooperation among OCSP, Modal Offices, Divisions, and Districts; managing staff workload assignments, hiring, training, database filing systems, contracts, meetings, documents, and legislation analysis; providing support to other Senior Transportation Planner assignments; and ensuring planning solutions align with Governor’s Executive Orders, CAPTI, CTP, Caltrans Strategic Plan, and other relevant policies.
Eligibility and Examination Eligibility for hire may be determined by the Senior Transportation Planner exam score. Candidates who are not currently eligible (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, voluntary demotion) or are new to state civil services employment must be on the state examination list. To apply for the exam, please
click here
and search for the classification title.
Working Conditions Position is in an office setting with dual‑monitor computer. The incumbent works under artificial light, predominantly sitting or standing. Telework may be eligible; specifics follow Caltrans telework policy. The candidate may be required to conduct business travel and commute to the headquarters.
Minimum Requirements The Minimum Requirements are detailed in the Class Specification. The key responsibilities and required qualifications are as follows:
Senior Transportation Planner salary range: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00.
New to state candidates receive minimum or alternate salary range as applicable.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date (11/4/2025). Application packages must include the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and all required documents. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications is required. Submit electronically via CalCareer or by mail using the provided address.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: available to answer questions regarding the application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: available to answer questions regarding the position.
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer account) or by mail/drop‑off.
#J-18808-Ljbffr