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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
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Base pay range 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.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-497790
Position #(s):
901-200-4724-911
Working Title:
Project Coordinator
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Salary range: $8,678.00 – $10,783.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Humboldt County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Transportation
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.
Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Project Management, the Senior Transportation Planner is responsible for tracking and coordinating public engagement efforts within the district, coordinating the Quality Management Assessment Process (QMAP) encroachment permit projects administered by others on the State Highway System, and for serving as the program specialist for Non‑SHOPP and STIP programs. The incumbent will communicate and coordinate with the Project Development Teams and the encroachment permit applicants to provide the support necessary for successful QMAP project delivery. As the program specialist for non‑SHOPP and STIP programs, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring and coordinating project programming and funding, considering the unique timelines and procedures for each non‑SHOPP program. In addition, the incumbent keeps the Office Chief of Project Management informed of all major issues that cannot be resolved at the Project Development Team level and assists with engagement coordination by communicating with the District Engagement Coordinator.
All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible.
Available examinations can be viewed here: https://jobs.ca.gov
For more information about District 1, view here: https://youtu.be/KL60isfvi1s
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.
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.
PARF 01-6-099 / JC 497790
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions: Please answer the following prompts below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
Please describe your knowledge and demonstrated leadership ability which includes working with various functions to achieve results.
Explain your experience in monitoring resources and ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
Please describe your demonstrated knowledge and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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:
11/17/2025
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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop‑Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento
, CA 95816, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-497790
Position #(s):
901-200-4724-911
Working Title:
Project Coordinator
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Salary range: $8,678.00 – $10,783.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Humboldt County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Transportation
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.
Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Project Management, the Senior Transportation Planner is responsible for tracking and coordinating public engagement efforts within the district, coordinating the Quality Management Assessment Process (QMAP) encroachment permit projects administered by others on the State Highway System, and for serving as the program specialist for Non‑SHOPP and STIP programs. The incumbent will communicate and coordinate with the Project Development Teams and the encroachment permit applicants to provide the support necessary for successful QMAP project delivery. As the program specialist for non‑SHOPP and STIP programs, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring and coordinating project programming and funding, considering the unique timelines and procedures for each non‑SHOPP program. In addition, the incumbent keeps the Office Chief of Project Management informed of all major issues that cannot be resolved at the Project Development Team level and assists with engagement coordination by communicating with the District Engagement Coordinator.
All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible.
Available examinations can be viewed here: https://jobs.ca.gov
For more information about District 1, view here: https://youtu.be/KL60isfvi1s
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.
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.
PARF 01-6-099 / JC 497790
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions: Please answer the following prompts below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
Please describe your knowledge and demonstrated leadership ability which includes working with various functions to achieve results.
Explain your experience in monitoring resources and ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
Please describe your demonstrated knowledge and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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:
11/17/2025
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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop‑Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento
, CA 95816, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Caltrans by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr