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Environmental Scientist

3 months ago


Sacramento County CA, United States Department of Transportation Full time

Under the direction of the Section 106 Coordination Branch Chief, and with input from the Statewide Collections Coordinator and the Native American Cultural Studies (NACS) Chief in the Cultural Studies Office (CSO), the incumbent employs scientific and regulatory expertise in pre-contact archaeology, archaeological collections and curation management, and Native American coordination and consultation to develop statewide policy and implement initiatives to aid district and headquarters staff in cultural resource compliance and environmental analysis. The incumbent may also review technical cultural resources reports for scientific rigor and statewide consistency with the Section 106 Programmatic Agreement and the PRC 5024 Memorandum of Understanding. Working independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for carrying out a wide variety of scientific studies and environmental planning activities designed to support the department’s missions and to satisfy state and federal historic preservation and repatriation laws and regulations as applied to transportation projects and programs. The incumbent works closely with the NACS Chief and the Statewide Collections Coordinator, as well as other Environmental Planners, Senior Environmental Planners, and other environmental staff; provides direct assistance to other units; reviews or assists in creation of environmental compliance documents; provides guidance to the regions and districts on environmental analysis and compliance issues; develops manuals and guidance; conducts training; and may serve in a lead capacity over other Caltrans staff or student assistants.
- PARF# 43-4-047 / JC- 435069

You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Working Conditions

**Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.**

The work environment will include both field and office environments. In the field, the incumbent may experience all climatic conditions, including rain, and sometimes extreme heat. Incumbent may be required to visit project sites, where the environmental conditions may vary considerably. While at their base of operation, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office, mostly under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. The incumbent may be required to sit for extended periods of time while attending meetings or when responding to electronic mail or writing reports. Use of a laptop will be required.
Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-435069
- **Position #(s)**:

- 913-140-0762-XXX
- **Working Title**:
**Archaeologist/AB 275 Collections**

**Classification**:

- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,145.00 - $5,132.00 A
$5,037.00 - $6,250.00 B
$6,375.00 - $7,926.00 C
- **# of Positions**:

- Multiple
- **Work Location**:

- Sacramento County
- **Telework**:

- Hybrid
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- **Facility**:

- California Department of Transportation
- 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: 6/17/2024
- **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).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Transportation
-Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
-Certification Services MS-90
-P O Box 168036
-Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Transportation
-Caltrans DHR Contact
-Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
-1727 30th 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. Questio