Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent is responsible for preparing and reviewing complex environmental and biological documents, technical studies, and analytical reports to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Endangered Species Act (CESA), Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA), and other state and federal environmental resource laws and regulations. In support of District 10 Local Assistance, Maintenance Design, Field Maintenance, Emergency Director's Order, Encroachment Permit, and Planning Programs, the incumbent will review and/or prepare environmental documents for compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and departmental policies. The incumbent identifies, analyzes, and quantifies impacts of transportation systems, corridors, and projects on environmental resources. The incumbent will provide oversight and review technical studies completed by local partners and/or consultants, identify and articulate project impacts, and recommended environmental mitigation measures. The incumbent will lead and conduct protocol level field surveys for a variety of plant, animal, waters/wetlands, and natural resources and to provide technical data for the biological analysis. The incumbent will plan, organize, and carry out field surveys to ensure timely delivery of biological reports. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to prepare complete permit application packages and coordinate directly with the appropriate regulatory agencies. The incumbent will work as a liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory entities, including California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) for permit coordination, consultation, and compliance with various environmental and biological regulations. The incumbent may also prepare task orders for biological surveys and associated activities, over-see contracts, and review and approve invoices.
The incumbent shall represent the Department in a professional manner and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external partners. The incumbent must be solution oriented and effectively respond to customer service inquiries. This work requires strong oral 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. Occasional overtime, travel, and overnight stays may be required. A valid driver's license is desired.
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. The Environmental Scientist Exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB01
PARF# 10--26-0245/JC-521506
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position is located at 1976 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Stockton, San Joaquin County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The incumbent will be required to work in both the field and office setting. While in the office, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled setting under artificial light. While in the field, the incumbent can encounter a variety of climatic, topographic, and geographical conditions. Travel may be required to various offices and field locations within and outside of the District.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
