SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Working Conditions Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

The incumbent will work in a climate controlled office under artificial light. The incumbent may be required to travel in state, attend off site meetings and conferences and be subject to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. This position may be eligible for telework.

The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee’s designated Headquarters 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.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director for Transportation Electrification, the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Specialist, will manage the Department's efforts on public charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure through program administration, policy research, and stakeholder engagement.

The incumbent will play a lead role in setting and achieving the Department's strategy on ZEV infrastructure, including through the development and implementation of policy recommendations and project proposals. The incumbent will draft and review written and presentation materials and convene internal and external audiences related to charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure policies and programs.

The incumbent will represent the Department in meetings with federal, state, and local agency partners and with non-governmental entities. The Caltrans Director's Office of Sustainability values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates the unique voices of our employees.

We believe diversity inspires innovative solutions to strengthen our work for the people, planet, and prosperity of California. PARF# 74-27-0015 / JC-527320 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. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool!

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Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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: Ability to communicate effectively--verbally and in writing--with other agencies, the public, and internal collaborators.

Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision, to initiate action and work independently on complex projects, analyze problems and develop solutions, and to handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Knowledge in the following areas: ZEV vehicle and charging technology, state and federal ZEV infrastructure policy, and/or related funding programs.

Demonstrated ability to perform neat, timely, and accurate work; work effectively both independently and in team situations; collect and analyze data; and maintain records relating to performance measures and targets. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote in the generation of notes, reports, and presentations.

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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.

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