Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Secretary of Freight Policy, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the Freight Policy team for CalSTA, ensuring its alignment with Agency's and the State's sustainable freight objectives, goals and vision. The incumbent is also responsible for developing, executing, and managing a variety of consultant contracts, grants, and agreements in relation to multimodal freight transportation studies.

The Freight Policy Manager will provide crucial leadership in advancing sustainable freight and goods movement policies and will ensure CalSTA management is apprised by reporting successes and elevating issues where appropriate. The incumbent must demonstrate an ability to identify options to meet challenges, as they will serve as a subject matter expert and may represent Agency in regard to freight policy issues at various inter and intradepartmental meetings. The incumbent must adhere to Agency policies and directives, ensure freight policies and projects address equity issues among communities throughout the state, and will liaison with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to accomplish their program goals.

PARF 91-4-028 / JC-430104

CalCareers Exam link: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#empty

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. The Senior Transportation Planner Exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8TR49

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

Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

The incumbent works in front of a dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of working in a sitting or standing position.

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.

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.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-430104

Position #(s):

703-008-4724-XXX

Working Title:

CalSTA Freight Policy Manager

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$8,180.00 - $10,164.00

of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento 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

Department Website: https://calsta.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

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

This recruitment requires a Supplemental Application. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.The Supplemental Application is designed to identify job achievement in specific areas that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform at the Senior Transportation Planner level. Responses to the supplemental questions will be assessed based on pre-determined job-related screening criteria.

Each applicant must complete and submit responses to all five supplemental questions. Applications received without responses to the supplemental questions will be rejected.

• Please describe your experience working with internal (e.g., California state agencies and departments) and external (e.g., private industry, federal and local government entities, academia, trade associations, State Legislature/Congress, etc.) stakeholders to develop freight policy and/or other related transportation policy issue areas (e.g., equity, sustainability, climate action, economic and workforce development).

• Please describe, in your opinion, a few of the most significant recent international, national or local legislative/policy developments or industry trends impacting California's freight system. What specific actions should the State of California take (if any) to address these developments or trends (please limit your answer to addressing no more than three items)?

• Please articulate your understanding of the California State Transportation Agency's and the State of California's objectives, goals, and vision as related to sustainability and equity. Please cite relevant documents such as legislation, executive orders, plans, or policy statements to explain your answer.

• Please describe your experience researching freight or transportation related issues and providing input to freight or transportation related projects such as plans, studies, or reports.

• Please describe your experience reviewing, tracking, and monitoring transportation grant agreements and any related experience overseeing multimodal freight transportation projects.

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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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: 5/21/2024

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:

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Department of Transportation, Division of Human Resources

1727 30th St, MS - 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY

Caltrans DHR Contact

Department of Transportation, Division of Human Resources

1727 30th St, 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.

• Supplemental Application -

Supplemental Application is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for Supplemental Application instructions.

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.

Department Website: https://calsta.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:

Lindsay Ransom

(530) 649-7335

lindsay.ransom@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Minerva Anguiano

(916) 206-7250

Minerva.Anguiano@calsta.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:

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 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-430104), PARF# 91-4-028 and title of the position Senior 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.

Survey:

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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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.