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Map of Caltrans Districts Contact. PM2Recruitment@dot.ca.gov for more details.

See below for a list of recent full-time job advertisements within our Planning and Modal Programs. Click on the CalCareers link in the list to view more information about the job positions available. Apply today!

 Below you will find the Classification, Location, Link, & Final Filing Date (FFD) of the job advertisements.

Senior Transportation Planner
Interagency Freight Coordinator
JC#: 496492
 HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/04/2025
 
Senior Transportation Planner
Chief, System Planning Branch
JC#: 496432
 HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/04/2025
 
Supervising Transportation Planner
Office Chief of System and Regional Planning
JC#: 496252
 D6 – Fresno, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/05/2025
 
Associate Transportation Planner
Corridor and System Planner
JC#: 496964
 D5 – San Luis Obispo, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/07/2025
 

Associate Transportation Planner (Will Consider Transportation Planner)
Office of System Planning and Goods Movement
JC#: 494648
 D10 – Stockton, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/08/2025

 

Associate Transportation Planner (Will Consider Transportation Planner)
Office of System Planning and Goods Movement
JC#: 494608
 D10 – Stockton, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/08/2025

 

Associate Transportation Planner (Will Consider Transportation Planner)
Office of System Planning and Goods Movement
JC#: 495251
 D10 – Stockton, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/11/2025

 

Senior Transportation Planner 
Freight Data and Performance Specialist
JC#: 497232
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2025

 

Associate Transportation Planner (Will Consider Transportation Planner)
Office of Assets and Equipment/Fleet Management Program
JC#: 497270
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2025

 

Supervising Transportation Engineer
Office Chief (Office of State Programs)
JC#: 496597
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/13/2025

 

Supervising Transportation Engineer
Office Chief (Office of Federal Programs)
JC#: 496634
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/13/2025

 
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
HQ - Sacramento
Exam Link: EX:-2892
View all Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Openings
 

Rail/Transit Programs Coordinator
Staff Services Manager I
JC#: 496038
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 10/30/2025

 

Biologist
Environmental Scientist 
JC#: 495309
D5 – San Luis Obispo, CA
Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025

 

Planning & Environmental/Environmental
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
JC#: 491708
D9 – Bishop, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/09/2025

 

Tribal Policy Manager
Staff Services Manager I
JC#: 495341
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/10/2025

 
Aviation Safety Officer II
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Exam Link: EX-2707
Final Filing Dates: October 31, November 30, December 31
 
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Ready to start your career with Caltrans? 

Establish an account at CalCareers and follow the steps below.

You can also learn more about jump starting your career with us, by watching the following video on the State hiring process.

Step 1: Take an exam and get on a hiring list.

In order to apply for a job at Caltrans, you must pass a competitive Civil Service examination and be placed on an eligible list. The Civil Service examinations are organized by classification type. Be sure to read the examination bulletin carefully as it will provide an overview of the assessment process. The examination is given online, and results are given instantly.

Step 2: Search for job vacancies.

You can search for open positions using your examination classification or classification type on the CalCareers website. Once you have landed on this page, you can narrow down your search for open positions within the "Department of Transportation." You can also search job postings by location.

Step 3: Apply. 

All applications must be prepared using the STD. 678 form. Only applications using this format will be accepted. The STD. 678 can be submitted to a job posting using your CalCareers account. You can watch the following video, explaining how to electronically apply for jobs with the State.

Step 4: Interview.