Job Posting: Environmental GIS Specialist
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Research Data Specialist I.
Within the Caltrans District 4 Division of Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) and under the direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent serves as ESE's GIS single focal point in support of project development and the delivery of transportation projects throughout the vibrant nine-county Bay Area. The GIS Specialist produces maps, conducts data analyses using various spatial applications, and provides technical support to ESE GIS users. The incumbent uses various tools and mapping applications to facilitate the assessment of the environmental impacts of transportation projects. The incumbent creates cartographic products used to visually communicate information about State Highway System projects to internal and external stakeholders.
The incumbent represents ESE on districtwide and statewide GIS user groups and maintains familiarity with the latest software, including ArcGIS Pro and web‑based platforms. Coordinates with the Headquarters Division of Environmental Analysis to disseminate environmental data layers and changes in practice. The incumbent understands and conforms with policies, standards, and guidance from Caltrans Enterprise Data and Geospatial Governance while staying up to date on industry trends and applicable technologies.
PARF# 04-6-0652 / JC- 501429
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Specialist II / Research Data Specialist I 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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Working Conditions
This position is eligible for telework under Caltrans' hybrid telework program. District 4 is currently in the office two days per week (minimum), but this is subject to change at any time. While at the District Headquarters, employees will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters. The incumbent may be required to conduct field work and collect data outdoors adjacent to the traveled way, sometimes over uneven terrain. The incumbent will be expected to familiarize themselves with Caltrans' standards for field and office safety.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Research Data Specialist I, please contact Leigh Anne Kuehnel at (510) 286‑6009 or email leigh.anne.kuehnel@dot.ca.gov.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-501429
Position #(s): 904-136-5758-XXX
Working Title: Environmental GIS Specialist
Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
# of Positions: Multiple
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
- Describe any relevant coursework and experience as they relate to the position’s duty statement.
- Provide an overview of your applied experience working with various CAD and/or GIS technologies including, Bentley MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, other GIS or CAD desktop software applications, scripting (Python, Java, etc).
- Provide an example of a time you used GIS applications to collate, analyze, and interpret environmental data to inform agency decision‑making.
- Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to deliver clear and effective presentations to multi‑disciplinary audiences.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Applicants must include transcripts or diplomas for verification. For foreign credentials, see https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop‑Off Address
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
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov). Include all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
- Resume (optional).
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – see Special Requirements for instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
