Associate Transportation Planner

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER – Caltrans District 3

Associate Transportation Planner (ATP) works under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Planner in the District 5 System Planning Branch. The incumbent administers, supports, and helps lead transportation plans, programs, and projects, primarily focused on rail and transit planning. The role incorporates multi‑modal system planning, community planning, active transportation, health, climate change, air quality, geospatial data analysis, and economics.

• Classification:
  Associate Transportation Planner (JC‑501089)
• Salary: $7,328.00 – $9,178.00 per month
• Location:
  
  50 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County
• Work Type:
  Permanent, Full Time (Hybrid telework allowed)
• Final Filing Date: 1/4/2026

• Electronic – Cal Career account (recommended)
• By Mail – Department of Transportation, Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
• Drop‑off – 1727 30th Street, MS‑90, Sacramento, CA 95816 (Closed weekends and state holidays 08:00‑17:00)

The ATP will independently handle complex assignments within a balanced, multi‑modal state transportation program. Key duties include:

• Integrating social, economic, environmental, transportation, and land‑use factors into planning documents.
• Developing and maintaining regional transportation plans, focusing on rail and transit.
• Conducting multi‑modal and community planning studies.
• Analyzing active transportation, health, climate change, and air‑quality impacts.
• Utilizing geospatial data and economic analysis to support program decisions.

Eligibility may be determined by your score on the Associate Transportation Planner/Transportation Planner exam. Candidates without current eligibility must be on the state examination list. Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and appointment.

• Valid driver’s license required when operating a State‑owned or leased vehicle.

Position may be eligible for telework at the discretion of Caltrans. Employees are expected to report to the headquarters as needed. Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the headquarters are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Submit a complete application package by the final filing date. All required documents must be received or postmarked by 1/4/2026. The following items are mandatory:

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) – if applying electronically, use your Cal Career account; if mailing, include a completed STD 678.
• Unofficial or official transcripts, diploma, or other documentation verifying education qualifications.
• Copy of driver’s license if required.
• Any additional documents listed in the Duty Statement or Job Application Package Checklist.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations must request them at the time of interview scheduling.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace.

Human Resources Contact: Ellaine Cupino, (916) 201‑8424,

Hiring Unit Contact: Caroline Fiscalini, (805) 858‑8416,

EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368‑3367,

to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in California.