Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Strategic Safety and Implementation, a Supervising Transportation Engineer (Manager), the incumbent, a Senior Transportation Planner (Specialist), serves as the Road Safety Infrastructure Plan (RSIP) Coordinator.

The incumbent is responsible for initiating, developing, and implementing Caltrans’ Road Safety Infrastructure Plan (RSIPs). The position also serves as Safety Programs' single focal point for RSIPs. The RSIPs are a critical component of the Department’s safety mission, the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), and the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Implementation Plan.

The incumbent has primary responsibility for ensuring district traffic safety planning efforts reflect current federal and state goals, policies, and regulations and that the RSIP internal and external stakeholder interactions are coordinated effectively. The incumbent coordinates and guides division staff and subject matter experts on matters of systemic safety planning. The incumbent also works with other Caltrans divisions to support initiatives such as safety corridors, quick build guidance, safe system approach integration into transportation planning processes, and developing safety corridor study methodologies.

The incumbent supports the division and districts in implementing a Safe System approach on the State Highway System as well as provide uniform standards for regional partners and local roads.

PARF# 51-6-315 / JC-502530

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s 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.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

The Statement of Qualifications (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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.  The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. What is your experience preparing, presenting, and communicating technical information (verbally and in writing) to technical and non-technical audiences?

2. What is your experience in effectively communicating, collaborating, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to meet organizational objectives?

3. What is your experience utilizing critical thinking skills, implementing innovation, and resolving problems to improve processes and work products?

4. Explain how you plan and organize work and follow standards and processes to meet organizational goals.

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: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

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.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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