State of California
Salary: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/17/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (using your CalCareer account) or by mail/drop‑off.
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. 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 this video: 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.
Working Conditions Position is located at: 1656 Union Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER: Salary $8,678.00 – $10,783.00; New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions Please answer the following prompts (no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font):
Describe your knowledge and demonstrated leadership ability that includes working with various functions to achieve results.
Explain your experience in monitoring resources and ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
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 evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org for a list of evaluation agencies. Redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Complete application packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted by the Final Filing Date. Applications submitted electronically through your CalCareer account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov) are highly recommended. Hard‑copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at the following addresses:
Mail: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS‑90, PO Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Drop‑off: 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 (or the electronic State Employment Application). All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications must be included to demonstrate how you meet them.
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – required. See the SOQ instructions for details.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions about accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Desirable Qualifications Knowledge:
Familiarity with the project development process and transportation planning practices; understanding of functional units, project agreement development, federal and state laws, financing sources, equitable stakeholder engagement, and relevant computer applications.
Abilities:
Ability to lead coordination of QMAP projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and secure consensus among public, local officials, and internal teams.
Analytical Requirements:
Strong analytical skills, logical reasoning, problem recognition, and solution development; ability to make informed recommendations for improvement and simplification.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information 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.
Reasonable accommodations requests should be directed to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. Additional questions about accommodations or EEO should be directed to the Department's EEO Office.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, etc. The State also seeks a drug‑free workplace and expects all applicants to behave accordingly.
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Final Filing Date: 11/17/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (using your CalCareer account) or by mail/drop‑off.
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. 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 this video: 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.
Working Conditions Position is located at: 1656 Union Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER: Salary $8,678.00 – $10,783.00; New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions Please answer the following prompts (no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font):
Describe your knowledge and demonstrated leadership ability that includes working with various functions to achieve results.
Explain your experience in monitoring resources and ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
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 evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org for a list of evaluation agencies. Redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Complete application packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted by the Final Filing Date. Applications submitted electronically through your CalCareer account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov) are highly recommended. Hard‑copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at the following addresses:
Mail: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS‑90, PO Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Drop‑off: 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 (or the electronic State Employment Application). All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications must be included to demonstrate how you meet them.
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – required. See the SOQ instructions for details.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions about accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Desirable Qualifications Knowledge:
Familiarity with the project development process and transportation planning practices; understanding of functional units, project agreement development, federal and state laws, financing sources, equitable stakeholder engagement, and relevant computer applications.
Abilities:
Ability to lead coordination of QMAP projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and secure consensus among public, local officials, and internal teams.
Analytical Requirements:
Strong analytical skills, logical reasoning, problem recognition, and solution development; ability to make informed recommendations for improvement and simplification.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information 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.
Reasonable accommodations requests should be directed to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. Additional questions about accommodations or EEO should be directed to the Department's EEO Office.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, etc. The State also seeks a drug‑free workplace and expects all applicants to behave accordingly.
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