This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Under direction of a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Office Chief of the Office of Strategic Investment Planning (OSIP), the Associate Transportation Planner will focus on advancing Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) aligned policies and strategies that promote safety, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), expand multi-modal transportation options, improve accessibility, strengthen equity, enhance air quality, support environmental sustainability, and improve system reliability. The Associate Transportation Planner will support grant applications for state and federal discretionary programs, help HQ Programs and Districts with submission materials, and ensure appropriate project nominations.

PARF# 74-27-0035 / JC-535591

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. 

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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 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 headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements 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 headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Qualifications

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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be no more than one (1) page in length, using 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, with one-inch margins
• The SOQ should highlight relevant and related experience, examples of effective and clear experience, communication skill, and organizational skill
• Must be well organized, accurate, responsive, have an eye for detail, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing your experience in the Typical Duties as listed per the Duty Statement.
• 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: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.