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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
Branch Chief, Transit Grants & Planning Branch
JC#: 499332
 D4 – Oakland, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/30/2025

 
Associate Transportation Planner (Will Consider Transportation Planner)
District Transit Planner
JC#: 499343
 D12 – Santa Ana, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/30/2025
 
Supervising Transportation Planner
Transportation Planning Office Chief
JC#: 498036
 D10 – San Joaquin County , CA
Final Filing Date: 12/03/2025
 
Supervising Transportation Planner
Office Chief of Regional and Multimodal System Planning
JC#: 498249
 D7 – Los Angeles , CA
Final Filing Date: 12/03/2025
 

Senior Transportation Engineer
Local Assistance Branch Lead
JC#: 495854
D2 – Redding, CA
Final Filing Date: 12/02/2025

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

Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Will Consider Staff Services Analyst)
Resource Management Analyst
JC#: 499166
HQ– Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 11/29/2025

 

Planning & Environmental/Environmental
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
JC#: 491708
D9 – Bishop, CA
Final Filing Date: 12/09/2025

 
Aviation Safety Officer II
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Exam Link: EX-2707
2025 Dates: 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.