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Environmental Scientist

2 months ago


Sacramento, California, United States Department of Transportation Full time
Job Description and Duties

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.

Responsibilities
  • Carry 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.
  • Work closely with the NACS Chief and the Statewide Collections Coordinator, as well as other Environmental Planners, Senior Environmental Planners, and other environmental staff.
  • Provide direct assistance to other units, review or assist in creation of environmental compliance documents, and provide guidance to the regions and districts on environmental analysis and compliance issues.
  • Develop manuals and guidance, conduct training, and may serve in a lead capacity over other Caltrans staff or student assistants.
Requirements
  • Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
  • Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Environmental Scientist exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.