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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Department of Transportation
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

"Pending DOF Approval"


Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Planner (Office Chief), the Senior Transportation Planner (supervisor) handles the more complex and sensitive transportation concerns facing the District in the area of Transportation Forecasting and Analysis and in relation to Local Development Review (LDR), Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), and Project Development Teams (PDTs). This involves coordinating responsibilities on projects and corridors with internal and external partners, under the guidance of the Office Chief and DDD. The Branch Chief confers with State, Regional, and Local Agency staff on transportation problems and makes recommendations for solutions. The functional responsibilities of this position are diverse and complex. The Senior Transportation Planner (supervisor) is accountable for the following:


PARF# 08-26-0043 / JC-516478

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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

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

Position located at 464 W Fourth St San Bernardino, San Bernardino County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at his/her base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Employee may work at workstations within shared cubicles. Employee may occasionally be required to travel for meetings and training, as well as conduct field visits.


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.


You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-516478
Position #(s):
908-802-4724-XXX
Working Title:
Branch Chief, Transportation Forecasting and Analysis
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$8,678.00 - $10,783.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

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

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.
  • Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.Failure to submit a compliant SOQ may result in your disqualification for this position. 

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. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed.

Please address the following prompts. Must use Century Gothic font, Size 11, Single Space, and do not exceed a 2-page response.

1.  Give an example that demonstrates how you have applied your skills in transportation forecasting, data or research to support a project’s decision-making process.

2.  Provide an example of a project or an effort in which you helped achieve or advance Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Goals, Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) Goals, or Caltrans System Investment Strategies (CSIS) Principles.

3.  What are your key strengths and how do they align with the requirements of this position?

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. 

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:

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