Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
This position is under the general direction of the Office Chief of the Environmental Specialist Office, the incumbent is responsible lead worker overseeing the work of archaeological and Native American coordination performed by environmental planners, associate environmental planners, and environmental scientists, in support of project compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other applicable state and federal regulations. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will be responsible for advising the Office Chief and Branch Chief on Cultural-related policy-related issues in the District. The position focuses on the most complex projects in District 10, and the incumbent may be assigned stand-alone Caltrans or locally-sponsored long lead projects and technical studies related to Cultural risk assessments. Beyond special projects, the position may focus on interfacing with the Headquarters Office of Cultural Studies, external agencies, Native American Tribes, community and historical preservation groups, and Contractors. The incumbent is expected to work in an independent capacity both within and outside Caltrans and within programs that may have significant consequences for Caltrans and its constituents.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position is located in Stockton, San Joaquin County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled environment in a cubicle-based office setting; in a home office as part of an approved telework agreement between the incumbent and the employer; and in the field in locations ranging from office buildings to locations on/or adjacent to the State Highway System. These situations may expose the incumbent to potentially unsafe situations, and the incumbent will be required to take mandated trainings and adhere to safe work and field practices. The incumbent may be exposed to extreme weather conditions during field reviews.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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.
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: Javeeria Tahir, (279) 234-2525, Javeeria.Tahir@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Marilu Gonzalez, (209) 471-9004, Marilu.Gonzalez@dot.ca.gov
