Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner serves as the Department’s statewide lead for implementation of Senate Bill 695 (Transportation Climate Resiliency: Projects of Statewide and Regional Significance). The Senior Transportation Planner acts as the SB 695 technical expert and provides executive leadership in developing statewide policy, guidance, analytical frameworks, and implementation strategies that strengthen the resilience, safety, mobility, freight movement, and economic vitality of California’s transportation system. The position coordinates with Headquarters, Districts, the California Transportation Commission, CalSTA, regional agencies, federal partners, tribal governments, and local jurisdictions. The incumbent also serves as the Department’s statewide Port Liaison, fostering partnerships with California port authorities, port security organizations, and federal maritime agencies; advances multimodal transportation planning with emphasis on maritime transportation; utilizes the Maritime Domain Awareness Tool to support planning and research; develops statewide policy for port ingress and egress; and represents the Department on the Readiness and Resiliency Workgroup.
PARF# 74-27-0017 / JC-531531
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.
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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
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Working Conditions
Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Works primarily in an office or hybrid environment using standard office equipment. Occasional statewide travel is required for meetings, workshops, and field visits. May work extended hours as needed to meet legislative, program, or emergency response deadlines.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-531531
Position #(s):
900-074-4724-XXX
Working Title:
Climate Resiliency Project Planner
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$8,678.00 – $10,783.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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