Resiliency and Safety Specialist

Job Posting:
Resiliency and Safety Specialist

Department of Transportation

JC-502814

$8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per Month (minimum salary; new to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of alternate range)

Final Filing Date: 1/6/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (using your Cal Career account) or By Mail Drop-off

Under general direction of the Chief, Office of Air Quality Conformity and Resiliency Planning, and a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Senior Transportation Planner assists the office and Division of Transportation Planning (DOTP) in implementing new infrastructure resiliency and safety efforts established as a result of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The incumbent broadly provides leadership and is responsible for accelerating implementation of infrastructure resiliency and safety initiatives concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction, climate adaptation, the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost‑saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant program, and other programs established by the CA State Legislature.

The role also involves applying the Safe Systems Approach through assistance with the completion of district Road Safety Infrastructure Plans (RSIP) and the Caltrans Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP).

PARF# 74-6-061 / JC-502814

• Accelerate implementation of infrastructure resiliency and safety initiatives related to GHG emissions, VMT reduction, climate adaptation, and the PROTECT grant program.
• Assist in the development and completion of district Road Safety Infrastructure Plans (RSIP) and the Caltrans Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP).
• Provide technical guidance and support to partners and stakeholders across the transportation planning and safety domain.
• Coordinate with the Office of Air Quality Conformity and Resiliency Planning, DOTP, and other state agencies on projects and programs.
• Lead on projects that enhance transportation resiliency, safety, and sustainability in alignment with state and federal goals.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Reference to the Senior Transportation Planner exam score or being on the state examination list for new to state civil services employment.
• Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Planner exam; applicants must be on the state examination list.
• Applicants must provide unofficial transcripts or a degree U.S. equivalency report for foreign transcripts.
• All required documents must be submitted by the Final Filing Date (1/6/2026).

• Knowledge of man‑made and natural disasters and emergencies as they relate to transportation planning, especially in the areas of preparedness and infrastructure resilience, safety and security, and greenhouse gas and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction goals.
• Knowledge of project development and programming processes; federal and state laws and regulations with a focus on those related to the mission of the office (safety, resiliency, and security).
• Program and project management skills; key concepts and application of transportation planning principles.
• Knowledge of safety issues related to transportation planning and the operation and maintenance of transportation systems.
• Knowledge of Port Security issues and California Ports and their importance to the state’s economy and goods movement efforts.
• Ability to recognize evolving issues in transportation planning and conduct research, analysis, and develop logical and pragmatic recommendations on emerging issues.

Completed application packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your Cal Career account at  or in hard copy to the mailing address listed below. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

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