Research Manager, Transportation Systems and Technology

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Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Planner (Chief of Office of Planning, Policy and Program Development), the incumbent plays a leading role in the delivery of transportation research and innovation through the lens of new technologies and systems thinking at Caltrans.

The incumbent is responsible for performing transportation planning and policy research evaluation, developing and applying decision support methodologies, and providing technical and strategic consultation to Division leadership. The incumbent represents the Division on technical committees and other research-related meetings. The incumbent performs complex work on specialized research studies and develop special reports, investigations, and internal process tools. The incumbent performs in-house research in the areas of emerging transportation technology and transportation planning and policy. The scope for this work includes proposal development, work plan development, project performance and management, report preparation and review, and training, technology transfer, and implementation.

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.