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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
Long Range Policy Planning Branch Chief
JC#: 494451
 HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 10/16/2025

 

Associate Transportation Planner
Planning - Metropolitan Planning
JC#: 484795
 D10 – Stockton, CA
Final Filing Date: 10/17/2025

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

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Planning & Environmental
JC#: 491708
 D9 – Bishop, CA
Final Filing Date: 10/12/2025

 

C.E.A. - C
Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer
JC#: 493585
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 10/16/2025

 

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Senior Wildlife Biologist
JC#: 493343
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 10/16/2025

 

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: August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30
 
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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.