Environmental Scientist

Under the general direction of the Environmental Branch Chief, the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member who will be responsible for preparing and reviewing complex environmental documents, technical studies, and analytical reports to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and numerous state and federal environmental resource laws and regulations.

The incumbent provides consultation recommendations; gathers and compiles data; identifies and analyzes the environmental impacts of transportation systems, corridors and projects on environmental resources and formulates, calculates and quantifies measures to mitigate biological, cultural, and community and land use impacts.

This position also provides guidance to consultants carrying out environmental document preparation and technical work; works with confidential and privileged information; and is the responsible charge with managing cost, scope, schedule and project resources within their purview.

The incumbent must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with internal project delivery partners, various local partners and interested parties involved with Caltrans' projects.

The incumbent must be solution oriented and will need to investigate innovative solutions to complex problems to meet deliverables. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the transportation project development process from project scoping through construction. Ability to complete job-related and job-required training as needed, and respond to customer service inquiries.

This work requires strong oral, analytical, and written skills with the specific ability to prepare technical reports as well as written and verbal correspondence.

This position may require site visits, sometimes to remote areas, which may require driving a personal or state vehicle on public roadways or on uneven terrain.

PARF / JC-425777

Working Conditions

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This position is located in Stockton, San Joaquin County.

Multiple positions _may _
be filled from this recruitment.
***While at your base of operation, you will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting in an office. Frequent travel and field work may be required within the District. Some fieldwork requires the ability to work in a variety of climatic, topographic, and geographical conditions. You may be required to travel to offices and field locations, as well as occasional travel outside of the District. Some duties may be performed from a home office under a telework agreement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

• JC425777

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Position #(s):

XXX
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Working Title:

Environmental Scientist

Classification:

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4, $7,926.00

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# of Positions:

• Multiple

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Work Location:

• San Joaquin County

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Telework:

• Hybrid

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Job Type:

• Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information

Caltrans Mission:
Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision:
A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

• Special Requirements
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 5/13/2024

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Who May Apply

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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How To Apply
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Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation

• Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
• Certification Services MS 90
• P O Box 168036
• Sacramento, CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation

• Caltrans DHR Contact
• Classification and Hiring Unit
• ECOS

th Street, MS 90

• Sacramento, CA

95816

• Closed on weekends and State Holidays.

-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO con

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