Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Community, Climate and Modal Planning Office Chief, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner will assist District 7 in implementing new climate change programs established as a result of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and any additional programs established by the State Legislature on climate change adaptation. The IIJA programs include, but are not limited to, the PROTECT Program and Carbon Reduction Program. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and leading critical climate change adaptation activities and will provide leadership in coordinating and promoting climate change efforts. Acts as the program advisor for climate change projects. The position requires excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, composing special reports and knowledge of contract management. The incumbent must have skills in leadership and organization, interest in supporting the Department's and District's strategic goals and vision, and a commitment to advancing equity through all efforts. The desired outcome is providing an accessible multi-modal network of travel options that enrich all communities. Refer to duty statement for additional details.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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: As a Sr Transportation Planner, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in the following competencies as described below in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, while adhering to and promoting the Department's Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Imperatives and Goals. Effective development of the identified Core Competencies fosters the advancement of the following Leadership Competencies: Change Commitment, Risk Appetite, Self-Development/Growth, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Communication, Strategic Perspective, and Results Driven. Refer to duty statement for additional details.
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:
Chad Deushcle
(916) 662-4844
Chad.Deushcle@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nestor Lemus
(213) 407-6607
Nestor.Lemus@dot.ca.gov