California Department of Transportation
Caltrans Transportation Planning Planning Offices Office of Professional Development Rotation Program

Rotation Program

The Transportation Planning Rotation Program sustains the single vision and mission of Caltrans—“to improve mobility across California”—by promoting a talented and diverse team. The Program accomplishes this objective by providing opportunities to enhance the professional knowledge, skills, and morale of Transportation Planning staff that support the department’s transportation planning activities. Internal (within the department) and external assignments promote understanding and communication between the Department and its many partners.

SUPERVISORS

If you are a supervisor or manager with a rotation opportunity, send an email to Mike Gordon, Rotation Program Manager, with the:

  • Classification;
  • Goal of the rotation - just a brief overview, e.g., to acquire new experience in Regional Planning, etc.;
  • Duration of the rotation;
  • Location, i.e., the physical address to which the rotatee would be assigned.

Be sure to attach a duty statement for the assignment to the email. Mike will call you to discuss the timeframes, and other pertinent information. Generally, allow 10-15 days from the day you request a rotation to begin an internal rotation, and 30-45 days to begin an external assignment.

EMPLOYEES
If you are an employee interested in a rotation opportunity, discuss your desire with your supervisor to determine the kind of experience that would best advance your career. This may also be done in concert with your annual IDP (Individual Development Plan) and training plan. Ask her/his assistance in finding a rotation opportunity. You or your supervisor may also contact:

  • Mike Gordon to determine whether there are rotation opportunities available and, if not, to have your name placed in the database of employees interested in rotating. Complete and email the Rotation Program Request Form below to Mike Gordon to be placed in this database.
  • The OPD Professional Development Liaison (PDL) in your district or division for recent updates on opportunities statewide, and your on-site bulletin boards for posted rotation advertisements.
  • Units in which you have an interest in rotating to determine whether there are any opportunities to rotate.

Currently, your existing position would come with you to fund the rotation. We can also advertise and assist your unit in finding someone to rotate behind you.

Rotation Program Statistics (Updated April 4, 2007)
Rotation Program Request Form