ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Department of TransportationJob Posting: Local Development Review Coordinator
Department of Transportation
JC-537087
• Local Development Review Coordinator
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$7,328.00 - $9,178.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/30/2026
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Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, the Associate Transportation Planner is responsible for performing Local Development Review (LDR) functions pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). LDR review is a legally mandated program that requires the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to CEQA Statues and Guidelines, to review federal, state, and local planning and proposed development activity. The review is intended to identify potential impacts to State transportation facilities or resources, and to recommend conditions of project approval to mitigate those impacts.
PARF# 07-27-0376 / 537087
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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Working Conditions
Position located at 100 S Main St Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at their base of operation, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Incumbent may also be exposed to a variety of hazardous and/or unpleasant field conditions, including wet, rainy, foggy, cold or hot weather. Telework option when not required to be in person. Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-537087
Position #(s):
907-163-4721-002
Working Title:
Local Development Review Coordinator
Classification:
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
$7,328.00 - $9,178.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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