Job Posting: District 3 Transit Coordinator

Department of Transportation

JC-436188
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District 3 Transit Coordinator
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$8,180.00 - $10,164.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/26/2024

Job Description and Duties

Include Job Code (JC) 436188 and PARF number 03-5-011 on application (STD 678 form).  

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Transportation Planner for the Division of Planning, Local Assistance, and Sustainability, the incumbent serves as a Senior Transportation Planner Specialist as the District 3 Transit Coordinator. The incumbent works in a cooperative and integrated manner to coordinate with other Divisions, Caltrans functional areas, public agencies, and stakeholder groups toward the goal of planning and programming for optimal State Highway System management. The incumbent has primary responsibility for integrating sound operations and planning strategies into planning efforts within the District while also managing funding grants with partners. The incumbent ensures that work products are of high quality and delivered on schedule. The Senior Transportation Planner Specialist could also be called upon to administer and manage consultant contracts as necessary, including development and review scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. The incumbent will be the point person for all transit related tasks within the Division of Planning, Local Assistance, and Sustainability.

Serves as the District 3 Transit Coordinator which manages local, regional, State, and Federal competitive and formulaic funding for transit programs. Includes project initiation with internal and external partners on items such as executing Master Agreements/Amendments, Program Supplements/Amendments, and other CTC actions as necessary; project execution, invoicing, and reporting, some of which includes

review and monitor sub-recipient compliance for all Federally funded transit grant projects as described in their executed Standard Agreements; and project monitoring that can range from on-site reviews to assisting with audits.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans examination list. 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://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8TR49

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located in Yuba County.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Travel for this position is required.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-436188
Position #(s):
903-800-4724-XXX
Working Title:
District 3 Transit Coordinator
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$8,180.00 - $10,164.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Yuba County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. 

Department Website:www.dot.ca.gov 

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf   

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

Candidates that believe they meet the minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of their degree, transcripts, license, and/or certificate, along with the State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/26/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Click HERE  to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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:
Richard C Leonetti
(279) 234-2387
Richard.Leonetti@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nicole Lamas
(530) 720-4710
Nicole.Lamas@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions

The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-436188), PARF #03-5-011 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Planner) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended. 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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