Under Direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, the Associate Transportation Planner will support the development and improvement of complete streets standards, policies, and prioritization plan under new federal requirement outlined in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Sec. 11206 (Increasing Safe and Accessible Transportation Options). This position will support HQ Divisions and Districts in development implementation of complete streets standards, guidance, and policies, including the Director’s Policy on Complete Streets (DP-37), through the Complete Streets Hub. This position will also serve as the central internal point-of-contact for the Complete Streets Hub.
In this position, incumbent will coordinate with other Caltrans functional units such as Planning, Design, Maintenance, and others, as well as external partners, to develop, improve, deliver, and make recommendations for complete streets training, communications, education, and other resources for Caltrans staff.
The Caltrans Director's Office of Sustainability values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates the unique voices of our employees. Caltrans Sustainability believes diversity inspires innovative solutions to strengthen our work for the people, planet, and prosperity of California.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
eJob Description
Essential (E)/Marginal (M)1
50% E Conduct research, writing, and analysis to support development and improvement of complete streets standards, policies, and prioritization plan under new federal requirement outlined in IIJA Sec. 11206 (Increasing Safe and Accessible Transportation Options). Support HQ Divisions and Districts in development implementation of complete streets standards, guidance, and policies, including the Director’s Policy on Complete Streets (DP-37), through the Complete Streets Hub. Assist with various efforts to implement complete streets across the Department, including tracking and reporting on implementation actions. '
45% Serve as central internal point-of-contact for the Complete Streets Hub. Work with and provide coordination support across various HQ Caltrans functional units (Planning, Design, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, etc.), Districts, and external partners (federal, local, and regional agencies, advocacy groups, community-based organizations, and others) to develop and deliver training, communications, and other complete streets resources to support implementation of complete streets standards and policies (e. g., DP-37), and to identify training and communications opportunities, needs and gaps across the Department.
5% M Assist with other Sustainability efforts such as producing reports, holding meetings, and similar tasks, as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are the core duties of the position that cannot be reassigned. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS are the minor tasks of the position that can be assigned to others.
Special Requirements
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Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
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Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your Cal Career Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
All interested candidates must also submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ will be eliminated from the selection process. Applicants who fail to follow SOQ instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. Cover Letters and Resumes do not take the place of a SOQ. Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. Only qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested candidates must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). SOQ must be typed and no more than two pages in length, single spaced with 12 pt. font. Each response must be numbered to correspond to the applicable question in the SOQ.
- Explain what technical experience you have in the areas of active transportation and complete streets.
- Tell me your ability to work cross-functionally and synthetize information from multiple sources into one final product.
- Explain what interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, necessary to effectively develop training and other materials, work with interdisciplinary teams, and address a variety of internal and external audiences.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position in which education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
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
Attn: Caltrans HR 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
Caltrans HR 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.
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- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.