Job Details

Job Posting: Cross Divisional Programs & Initiatives Management Specialist

Department of Transportation

JC-469309 - Cross Divisional Programs & Initiatives Management Specialist
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Final Filing Date: 3/19/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Will consider Transportation Planner.

Under the direction of the Chief, Research, Policy, and Strategy Branch, the Associate Transportation Planner will function as the lead on cross-divisional programs and initiatives regarding Planning and Modal Programs (PMP) with minimal instruction. The incumbent will lead the coordination and management of ad hoc initiatives for PMP management and Divisions. The incumbent will also coordinate and manage the tracking and analysis of funding programs in PMP as well as coordinate with the Office of Strategic Management on strategic management planning goals and performance tracking. The incumbent will also support the Deputy Director of PMP on executive staff performance and coordinate on research initiatives and legislative analysis.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street Sacramento, Sacramento County.

The work environment is fast-paced and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and/or stressful. Incumbents may be required to travel to district offices, other state and federal agencies, and to the project sites. In the field, incumbents may experience all climatic conditions, including rain or snow. Proposed project sites and/or construction sites may be loud, dusty, or dirty and may include rugged terrain.

While at their base of operation, incumbents will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

The incumbents must travel occasionally to attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and training as directed.

Minimum Requirements

• ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
• TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Classification: ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER $7,115.00 - $8,911.00

Shall Consider: TRANSPORTATION PLANNER $4,784.00 - $5,435.00A, $4,935.00 - $5,882.00B, $5,918.00 - $7,411.00C

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for the position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages in length and typed using no less than 12-point Arial font.

When completing your SOQ, do not provide a single narrative response. Each question must be addressed one at a time (i.e.: first provide a complete and independent response to Question #1, then a complete and independent response to Question #2, etc.) Add numbers to indicate which question you are responding to.

Provide a detailed description of your qualifications for this position in the following areas:

1. Past education, job training, or both that make you qualified for this position.
2. Previous roles, responsibilities, and experience in the following subject matter areas:
1. The coordination and management of ad hoc or short-turnaround requests for information.
2. Analysis of programs that fund transportation projects.
3. Coordination on performance data or other data that tracks progress toward specific program goals or performance benchmarks.
3. Skills, career highlights, and other factors that make you generally qualified for this position.

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.

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