Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives Job at Department of Transportation, Orange County, VA

  • Department of Transportation
  • Orange County, VA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Associate Transportation Planner: Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Planner, Branch Chief of Sustainability/Strategic Initiatives, the Associate Transportation Planner performs duties related to implementation of strategic initiatives in District 12, including S ustainability, Efficiency, Innovation, Risk Management, Strategic Business Plan, Asset Management and Grant Writing. The incumbent may be assigned one or more of the strategic initiatives based on need and expertise. Reviews the statewide related initiatives and lead and engage district teams in putting together plans and tracking them for one or more of these initiatives, and be the point of contact with district and Headquarter counterparts, including forming and leading district team members that assist with implementation of plans related to these initiatives. Reviews and assists with Asset Management activities including updating and tracking the accuracy of the Asset Management Tool. Makes regular updates and presentations to management staff on progress and status of assigned initiatives.

Transportation Planner: Under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Planner, Branch Chief of Sustainability/Strategic Initiatives, the Transportation Planner performs duties related to implementation of strategic initiatives in District 12, including Sustainability, Efficiency, Innovation, Risk Management, Strategic Business Plan, Asset Management and Grant Writing. The incumbent may be assigned one or more of the strategic initiatives based on need and expertise. Reviews the statewide related initiatives and engage district teams in putting together plans and tracking them for one or more of these initiatives, and be the point of contact with district and Headquarter counterparts, including forming and leading district team members that assist with implementation of plans related to these initiatives. Reviews and assists with Asset Management activities including updating and tracking the accuracy of the Asset Management Tool.

PARF# 12-27-0037 / JC-531406

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/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 1750 E 4th St Santa Ana CA, Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbent will work in a cubicle in climate-controlled open office setting under artificial light. The building temperature may fluctuate. Must be able to perform work in remote settings including telework in compliance with State policies and requirements. Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid Driver's License is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is 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.

or email at Jacob.Mathew@dot.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

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

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing your experience in the Typical Duties as listed per the Duty Statement. The SOQ should be double-spaced, size 12 Calibri (Body) font, and no more than two pages.

  1. The SOQ should highlight relevant and related experience, examples of effective and clear experience, communication skill, and organizational skill. Must be well organized, accurate, responsive, have an eye for detail, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills.

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.

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:


Must know the Department's mission, goals, and programs, as well as laws, rules, and policies of the State of California regarding transportation issues and sustainability. The incumbent in this position is required to have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to be an effective advocate of implementation of the Department's Sustainability, efficiency, innovation and Strategic Management Plan initiatives. Must be able to direct incorporation of Department input with up-to-date research to guide teams in the development of useful, performance-driven objectives, strategies and measurements to ensure the successful implementation of sustainability and other initiatives. Must be able to inspire and motivate Department staff and teams in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for Department success. Must be able to perform effectively under rigid time constraints.

Have general knowledge of: Various aspects of Department operations, policies and directives, as well as knowledge of the principles for sustainability and other strategic initiatives in the transportation setting. It is beneficial to have knowledge of the planning processes and methods, systems planning, evaluation of options, and general concepts of what design, construction, operation and maintenance are, transportation economics and financing; project management concepts; factors which influence the impact of transportation facilities on the environment, the community and the economy.

Must have ability to: Plan work and collaborate with others; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; make effective presentations; prepare correspondence and reports; communicate effectively.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-531406), PARF# 12-27-0037 and title of the position (Associate Transportation Planner/Transportation Planner) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

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, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work

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