Start Your Career in Public Planning – Caltrans Transportation Planner Exam Open

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionTransportation Planner (Exam Code: EX-2895)
OrganisationCalifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
CountryUnited States
CityStatewide (California)
No of VacanciesNA (Eligibility exam for future appointments)
Project NameNA (Department-wide open eligibility exam)
Skills and Qualifications

Pattern 1:
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, City Planning, or Regional Planning.

Pattern 2:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Urban/Regional Studies, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Geography, Sociology, etc.) and 12 semester units in planning-related coursework.

Pattern 3:
One year of experience in transportation planning + a college degree (or equivalent experience substituting for education).

Pattern 4:
One year as a Management Services Technician (Range B) in transportation planning + 12 semester units in planning and a course in effective writing.

ExperienceEligibility based on a combination of education and experience (see above)
SalaryRange A: $4,645.00 – $5,277.00/month Range B: $4,791.00 – $5,711.00/month Range C: $5,746.00 – $7,195.00/month

Organisation Details

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is the state agency responsible for designing, maintaining, and managing California’s transportation systems. This exam determines eligibility for hiring into entry-level and early career planning roles across Caltrans divisions.

Job Description

This is the recruitment and entry-level classification for Transportation Planners in California civil service. Individuals in this position conduct transportation studies, analyze planning data, assist in multimodal policy development, and contribute to projects with social, economic, and environmental significance. Successful completion of this exam is required before applying to Transportation Planner job openings at Caltrans.

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