Transportation Planning Director

15 hours ago


Sacramento, California, United States Department of Transportation Full time
Job Description and Duties

This position may be eligible for telework, with the amount of telework at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered 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.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director/Chief Deputy Director, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing activities of staff, making recommendations regarding changes in policy and procedures in those areas affecting the following programs: Divisions of Aeronautics; Local Assistance; Mass Transportation; Rail; Transportation Planning; and Transportation Systems Information.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and direct activities of staff to achieve program goals and objectives.
  • Make recommendations regarding changes in policy and procedures to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and achieve positive outcomes.
  • Advancing equity for California's most underserved individuals and communities is a top priority at Caltrans. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your understanding of and commitment to advancing equity.
Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination. Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions outlined below. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided.

Statement of Qualifications

Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Each box provided on the form for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.

Benefits

Caltrans offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement plan and other benefits. For more information, please visit the CalPERS website.



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