Associate Transportation Planner
Posted on Feb. 26, 2026 by California State Personnel Board
- Cape Town, United States of America
- $7328.0 - $9178.0
- Full Time
Department of Transportation
JC-509479
Transit Policy Analyst
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$7,328.00 - $9,178.00 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: 3/7/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Transportation Planner.
Under the direction of the Chief, Transit Policy Implementation Branch, the Associate Transportation Planner will function as a Transit Policy Analyst. The incumbent leads analysis and development of transit policy and tracks implementation within Headquarters programs and Districts. The incumbent aligns work with the California Transportation Plan, Caltrans Strategic Plan, Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure, statewide modal plans including Transit and Rail Plans, federal transit and rail policies, and state transit and rail policies. Incumbent provides input as transit plans are developed to ensure alignment with transit policy. Finally, the incumbent will collect data relating to transit and active transportation to compile reports, charts, tables, and other graphics.
PARF# 74-26-0010 / JC-509479
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.
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Working Conditions
Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.
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.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for the Transportation Planner classification, please contact Rachel Wesson at (279) 789-2019 or email at DOTP_HRL@dot.ca.gov.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-509479
Position #(s):
900-074-4721-XXX
Working Title:
Transit Policy Analyst
Classification:
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$7,328.00 - $9,178.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A
$5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B
$6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C
# 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.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
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 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.
- Please share your education, background, and work experience and how it relates to the duties of this position.
- Demonstrate your experience in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting the needs of the customer.
- Demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate both oral and written to different audiences including Caltrans management and external partners.
- Describe the value you would add to the team while working in 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. 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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 the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/7/2026Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
The incumbent must have knowledge of legislative processes and procedures and basic political functions of the California State Legislature. The incumbent must understand transportation data and how best to interpret and communicate said data. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, and have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, as well as work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of Federal and State laws related to transportation programs. In addition, the ability to work with minimum direction and supervision, to initiate action independent, or as an interdisciplinary team member, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously is desirable. The ability to perceive political and policy implications of actions that the Department is considering is desired. Knowledge of computer processing techniques and applications, research methods and analytical techniques, including conducting or participating in planning studies, contemporary transportation, environmental, land use, social, economic, fiscal, legal, and political issues, and effective public participation techniques is also desirable.
Benefits
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Sarah Jones
(530) 649-7564
sarah.jones@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rachel Wesson
(279) 789-2019
dotp_hrl@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-509479), PARF# 74-26-0010 and title of the position (Associate Transportation Planner or Transportation Planner) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Advertised until:
March 28, 2026
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