Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy District Director of Planning, Local Assistance and Environmental (DDD), the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading climate change adaptation activities in District 10. The incumbent will support District implementation of federal climate change programs, including those established as a result of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as well as programs established by the State Legislature on climate change adaptation. The IIJA programs include, but are not limited to, the PROTECT Program and Carbon Reduction Program. The incumbent will provide leadership in coordinating and promoting climate change efforts, including developing, coordinating, and facilitating implementation of climate change adaptation policy and strategies into transportation decision-making. Incumbent will coordinate climate change activities across all appropriate functional units; provide technical assistance identifying and supporting research and analysis of climate change and adaptation; and identify and provide outreach, education, and training on climate change. The incumbent will act as program advisor for climate change adaptation projects and/or assists in identifying adaptation measures for SHOPP projects to ensure climate resilience of district transportation investments. The position requires excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, composing special reports and knowledge of contract management. The incumbent has skills in leadership and organization, interest in supporting the Department's and District's strategic goals and vision, and a commitment to advancing equity through all efforts. The desired outcome is providing an accessible multi-modal network of travel options that enrich all communities.

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

PARF 10-5-321 / JC-452573

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Working Conditions

Position located in Stockton, San Joaquin County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to travel and attend meetings outside the district office in-state. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work will occur in and office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations.

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.

Special Requirements

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 page, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Applications Instructions:

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.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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