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

Classification: ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Under the supervision and direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, the Associate Transportation Planner provides journey level staff support on complex transportation and land use planning focused tasks, including the review, assessment and coordination of local land use development projects that could impact the State Transportation Network (STN) for assigned geographic areas within District 4; identifying transportation impact mitigation measures, transportation demand management (TDM) strategies and other opportunities to further the State's climate change/multimodal/equity goals; solicitation, evaluation, and monitoring of Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program project proposals; development of Community Planning Quarterly Reports; development, implementation and monitoring of planning/public engagement activities; participation in grant project development team meetings; collaboration with local and regional agencies to support implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 743, the California Transportation Plan, and the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy and other applicable federal, State, regional and local policies and programs; and other transportation planning activities as required by the District.

The work requires strong communication, partnership, and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to the Department's strategic vision, mission, values, and goals, and to advance equity through all efforts.

Will Consider Transportation Planner.

PARF# 04-27-0556, JC-537883

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:.

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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting, as well as under a telework agreement to be agreed upon by management. Extensive computer and telephone use is required, and the incumbent may be required to travel both within and outside of the District to attend meetings, field visits, training and to engage with partners and the public. The work environment is fast-paced and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. Occasionally, extra hours may be required for atypical demands, e.g., shortage of help, tight deadline, public meeting times, or evaluating project sites. Statewide travel may be occasionally required.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle
• 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
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. 1
• Describe your experience, skills and knowledge that prepare you for this position. 2
• Explain why CEQA review of local development projects is important to Caltrans. 3
• Describe one or two potential impacts of a development project located directly adjacent to a state highway. 4
• Describe one or two steps you would take as a contract/project manager to ensure a grant project runs smoothly. 5
• Describe one or two ways to gather community input during a transportation planning process
• 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 birth dates 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.