Transportation Programs Consultant (Transportation Programs Consultant, Department Of Education)

Job Description and Duties Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is September 9th, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered. Personal Leave Program 2025 Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction. This is a full journey level in the series. Under direction, incumbents research, develop, and revise curriculum and training activities related to bus and farm labor vehicle drivers and driver instructors; provide instruction in classroom and behind-the-wheel teaching methodology relating to passenger management, safe driving skills, defensive driving, vehicle inspection and maintenance, transportation of passengers with special needs, and current passenger transportation laws and regulations of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the California Department of Education (CDE); provide guidance to transportation programs in the research and development of new instructional materials and courses, and in revising existing course outlines and lesson plans; provide consultation and advise to education and transportation administrators in planning improvements to passenger transportation programs and in developing new driver training programs; review and maintain records on driver instructors; investigate complaints of improper conduct or violation of departmental policy, law, or regulation, and as necessary, recommend appropriate administrative action; interpret laws, guidelines, and regulations relating to passenger transportation; represent the CDE on various panels and committees; participate as a presenter, moderator, or panelist in state and national conferences and workshops related to passenger transportation issues; analyze state and federal legislation for program impact and/or compliance; may provide testimony before legislative committees of the state and federal government; and perform other related tasks. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Examinations Bulletins - Exams & Jobs (CDE Intranet) or at the link below: Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. Transportation Programs Consultant: CalCareers Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: 1. Principles, concepts, and methods of managing a passenger transportation program. 2. Passenger transportation laws and regulations of CHP, DMV, and CDE. 3. Classroom and behind-the-wheel instructional teaching techniques. 4. Present technical or complex information to a variety of audiences, adjusting the presentation to fit the specific audience, and explain concepts appropriately. 5. Demonstrate effective instructional methods and skills in the classroom, and behind-the-wheel.