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Department : Citywide
Job class : 5289-Transportation Planner III
Salary range : $126,828.00 - $154,128.00
Role type : Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours : Full-time
Exam type : Class Based Test
Rule : Rule of 10
List type : Combined Promotive and Entrance
About :
This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam.
The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here :
Application Opening : September 29, 2025
Application Deadline : Apply immediately . Application filing will be open at least through October 10, 2025 and will close any time thereafter.
Recruitment ID : CBT-5289-T00093 / REF55931V
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city at the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.
Role description
Under general supervision, the 5289 Transportation Planner III performs transportation planning work concerning public transportation, shuttle services, biking and walking, curb / parking management, paratransit, traffic management, commercial ground transportation management and other transportation modes.
Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code / class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
How to qualify
Education and Experience :
Substitution :
Additional transportation planning experience beyond the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the baccalaureate degree requirement in MQ #2 on a year-for-year basis. (30 semester units / 45 quarter units equal one (1) year of experience).
Note : Internships and other training-focused experiences do not qualify towards the required years of professional-level experience .
Verification of Education and Experience :
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at .
Note : Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Selection Procedures :
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following :
Written / Performance Examination (Weight : 100%) : Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written / performance test designed to measure knowledge, skills and / or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to : knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of various phases of urban mass transit and / or transportation planning; knowledge of statistical and research methods; knowledge of drafting, mapping and information dissemination techniques; knowledge of transportation / transit regulations and computer-assisted evaluations techniques; knowledge of data sources for transit / transportation research; knowledge of transportation information presentation techniques and Environment Impact Analysis; ability to manage projects; ability to analyze and solve problems; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely; ability to write various documents; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public, governmental officials, professional and technical persons and other employees; ability to use relevant computer applications.
This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review. The examination will be computer-administered and conducted remotely. Candidates may only access and complete the test during the specific time period stated in the test notification.
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