Associate Transportation Planner - PID Support
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Under the direction of the Branch Chief within the District 11 Division of Planning and Local Assistance, the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member at full journey person level. Incumbent works independently to perform difficult and complex planning work to plan, develop, organize, and direct activities which integrate various social, economic, environmental, transportation, and land use factors to support implementation of a balanced, multimodal State transportation program. The incumbent leads in the development and implementation of Project Initiation Documents (PIDs) and associated workload reporting tools, data management practices and PID Program functions. The incumbent also assists in the development of the State Highway Operation Protection Program (SHOPP) 5-year plan and related activities. Some assignments may be given by the Office Chief (PPM), and may include assisting with other Transportation Planning efforts. This may include but not limited to, regional planning, multimodal system planning, community planning, state planning, freight planning, active transportation, health, climate change, air quality, program project planning, Native American consultation, modeling, geospatial data analysis, and economics.
PARF# 11-6-205 / 503507
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ASSOCIATE 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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Work is accomplished in a variety of settings. While at the base of operation, the incumbent works in a typical fluorescent‑lighted, climate‑controlled, office environment in a multi‑story state office building. The incumbent must operate usual office equipment. On occasion, the incumbent may need to travel to other locations to attend meetings, make presentations, etc., in different offices, conference and convention facilities, and the like.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Transportation Planner, please contact Maria Capati‑Palo at (619) 929‑6988 or email at Maria.Capati-Palo@dot.ca.gov.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be considered for an interview. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, typed in 11‑point Arial font, and single‑spaced. It should address the following items:
- What experience or skills do you have that make you a good fit for a role in transportation planning? Provide examples of your knowledge, skills and experience with urban/regional transportation systems, planning process and principles of transportation planning.
- Describe your experience with effectively communicating and collaborating with various groups of different professional levels, conflicting perspectives, and diverse backgrounds. What were some of the challenges, how did you respond, and what was the outcome?
- What is your experience with reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness according to continuously changing policies. How do you utilize resources to make sound recommendations?
- Provide an example of a project, class, or task where you collected and analyzed data, and presented results both in writing and orally. What was your role, and how did you apply your technical skills in the process (e.g. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), AutoCAD, Excel, Adobe, Tableau, ArcGIS).
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.
Who 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.
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.
Required Application Package Documents:
- 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
Awareness and sensitivity to social, economic, and environmental conditions which affect transportation planning; ability to inspire the confidence of others; ability to further the recognition of the Department as a multimodal transportation organization.
Benefits
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