Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Associate Transportation Planner / Transportation Planner
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Associate Transportation Planner / Transportation Planner
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Transportation Planner. Under direction of a Senior Transportation Planner (Chief, Fleet Management Program Branch) in the Office of Assets and Equipment (OAE) within the Division of Rail (DOR), the Associate Transportation Planner (ATP) will serve as a fleet planning and project management support specialist for California passenger rail fleet planning and deployment, as well as development, execution, and management of associated contracts and agreements. The ATP leads the fleet planning and deployment efforts in cooperation with other OAE staff, joint powers authority staff, and OAE consultants. In this role, the ATP supports the development of new processes and contracts to efficiently and effectively maintain state‑owned rail vehicles, monitor usage of leased vehicles, modernize vehicles, and plan the procurement of new vehicles to provide passenger rail service as planned in the Zero‑Emission Strategy for Intercity Passenger Rail and the State Rail Plan. The ATP may also lead small project teams to advance Fleet Management goals and initiatives. PARF# 75-6-007 / JC-497270 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. 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 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 Duty Statement. Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-475605. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re‑apply. Your application will be considered. Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. 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 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 headquarters location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining‑unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for the Transportation Planner classification, please contact 916-617-0260 or email Glynis.Rounds@dot.ca.gov. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 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 qualifications (SOQ) required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 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. Describe how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify you for the position. 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. 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 listed below. Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS‑90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with the planning and development of passenger rail services and strong project management, procurement experience, and contract expertise. The ability to effectively communicate the principles and practices of procurement and service contract administration in order to provide effective support and assistance to staff and executives in management of a wide variety of rail equipment, operations and planning related contracts and agreements. Knowledge and understanding of: rail transportation planning and programs and more generally; federal and state multi‑modal planning requirements and practices; transportation; air quality, land use, and environmental planning principles and practices; transportation plan, program and project financing mechanisms; and contemporary transportation land use, social, economic, environmental, financial, technical, legal, and political issues – especially in regard to rail. The ability to work cooperatively and speak knowledgeably with representatives of other Caltrans divisions, other State and Federal governmental agencies, Amtrak, JPAs, rail equipment manufacturers, freight railroads, legislative staff, FRA, and individual citizens. The ability to speak effectively before groups and present a good image of the Division and the Department in any situation. Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Hoda Elshamy, (279) 234‑2217, Hoda.Elshamy@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Olivia Arant, (916) 907‑2225, olivia.arant@dot.ca.gov EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368‑3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
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Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Transportation Planner. Under direction of a Senior Transportation Planner (Chief, Fleet Management Program Branch) in the Office of Assets and Equipment (OAE) within the Division of Rail (DOR), the Associate Transportation Planner (ATP) will serve as a fleet planning and project management support specialist for California passenger rail fleet planning and deployment, as well as development, execution, and management of associated contracts and agreements. The ATP leads the fleet planning and deployment efforts in cooperation with other OAE staff, joint powers authority staff, and OAE consultants. In this role, the ATP supports the development of new processes and contracts to efficiently and effectively maintain state‑owned rail vehicles, monitor usage of leased vehicles, modernize vehicles, and plan the procurement of new vehicles to provide passenger rail service as planned in the Zero‑Emission Strategy for Intercity Passenger Rail and the State Rail Plan. The ATP may also lead small project teams to advance Fleet Management goals and initiatives. PARF# 75-6-007 / JC-497270 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. 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 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 Duty Statement. Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-475605. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re‑apply. Your application will be considered. Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. 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 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 headquarters location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining‑unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for the Transportation Planner classification, please contact 916-617-0260 or email Glynis.Rounds@dot.ca.gov. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 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 qualifications (SOQ) required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 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. Describe how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify you for the position. 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. 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 listed below. Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS‑90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with the planning and development of passenger rail services and strong project management, procurement experience, and contract expertise. The ability to effectively communicate the principles and practices of procurement and service contract administration in order to provide effective support and assistance to staff and executives in management of a wide variety of rail equipment, operations and planning related contracts and agreements. Knowledge and understanding of: rail transportation planning and programs and more generally; federal and state multi‑modal planning requirements and practices; transportation; air quality, land use, and environmental planning principles and practices; transportation plan, program and project financing mechanisms; and contemporary transportation land use, social, economic, environmental, financial, technical, legal, and political issues – especially in regard to rail. The ability to work cooperatively and speak knowledgeably with representatives of other Caltrans divisions, other State and Federal governmental agencies, Amtrak, JPAs, rail equipment manufacturers, freight railroads, legislative staff, FRA, and individual citizens. The ability to speak effectively before groups and present a good image of the Division and the Department in any situation. Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Hoda Elshamy, (279) 234‑2217, Hoda.Elshamy@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Olivia Arant, (916) 907‑2225, olivia.arant@dot.ca.gov EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368‑3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
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