(JC-474233) Planning and Policy Research Associate
Caltrans
Sacramento, CA
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Salary: $7,115.00 - $8,911.00
Apply NowTo Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=474233
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Planner, the incumbent is responsible for managing and developing research on transportation planning and policy issues, as well as new technologies that improve the performance of the transportation systems and methods of planning and analysis. Areas of endeavors include but are not limited to system, regional, corridor, and community planning; transit-oriented development; smart growth; goods movement; environmental, economic, and equity issues; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and transportation finance. Well-rounded experience in planning is essential to serve the needs of our customers who need subject-area expertise assistance with the research process.
3 Steps To A State Job: CalCareers 1. Create an account 2. Take an exam 3. Apply for vacant position
Associate Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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. The exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3422
Posted April 15, 2025, 9:48 AM PDT
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