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Sights of the Central Section
Giant Sequoias

Sierra Nevada Range

Agriculture

Almond Blossoms

Vineyards

Downtown Fresno

Fresno Foothills

Sequoia and Kings Canyon


Central Section Planning Awards
Each year, the Section looks forward to honoring the most outstanding efforts in planning. The program honors innovative plans and projects, distinguished APA members, and lay contributors to planning and achievements of the Central Section.
Central CA Job Postings
Senior Transportation Planner – Caltrans JC#: 516662
District Native American Liaison
D2 – Reddit, CA
$8,678.00 – $10,783.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 5/9/2026
Senior Transportation Planner – Caltrans JC#: 516724
Strategic Investment Planning Senior
D4 – Oakland, CA
$8,678.00 – $10,783.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 5/14/2026
Senior Transportation Planner – Caltrans JC#: 516478
Branch Chief, Transportation Forecasting and Analysis
D8 – San Bernardino, CA
$8,678.00 – $10,783.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 5/15/2026
Associate Transportation Planner - Caltrans JC#: 513051
Associate Climate Change Planner
D7 – Los Angeles, CA
$7,328.00 - $9,178.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 5/1/2026
Senior Transportation Planner - Caltrans JC#: 514526
Chief, Local Development Review (LDR) Branch
D7 – Los Angeles, CA
$8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 5/9/2026
Senior Transportation Planner - Caltrans JC#: 514768
Chief, Infrastructure Readiness Branch
HQ – Sacramento, CA
$8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 4/27/2026
Planning Manager
City of Los Altos, CA
Salary Range: $157,378 - $191,294
Final Filing Date: 5/3/26
Planning Director
County of Marin, CA
Salary Range: Up to $204K
Final Filing Date: 4/26/26
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