Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist-Supervisory leading the Cultural Studies Unit, the Senior Environmental Planner (Specialist)-District Native American Coordinator (DNAC) is responsible for developing cultural resource studies as well as, reviewing and/or identifying potential effects of transportation projects on tribal heritage. The DNAC serves as the key point of contact for tribal cultural, environmental, and historical preservation considerations. A background in Cultural Resource Studies is desired.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Planner 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Work is normally conducted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM in a professional office atmosphere under fluorescent and/or incandescent lighting. Office temperatures are normally controlled with heating and/or air conditioning set to accommodate the comfort level of most of the workers, except when energy conservation measures may be required. The office environment requires conduct appropriate for a small office setting with modular office cubicles. Awareness and consideration of other office employees are essential. Field activities will be conducted as needed and under a wide variation in weather conditions and climates including extreme temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
A background in Cultural Resource Studies is desired. Knowledge of methods of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities regarding environmental documentation as they relate to Cultural resource law, regulations, and guidelines; State and Federal environmental laws and regulations; State, federal, and local laws related to Native American consultation; principles and techniques behind planning for the conservation and preservation of cultural resources; effective communication, report and correspondence writing; trends in environmental assessment and mitigation; project development and programming processes; general principles and techniques of research and statistical analysis; communication skills for purposes of data gathering; techniques and methods of evaluating environmental impacts; principles and techniques of supervision and personnel management, budget development and resource management.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact: Jesse Salinas
Hiring Unit Contact: Alejandra Aguirre
