Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES)
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Will consider Environmental Planner.
Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Planner or Senior Environmental Scientist, the incumbent assesses the impacts of more complex transportation projects on biological resources and develops mitigation measures in compliance with regulatory permits, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other state and federal laws. Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
In coordination with multidisciplinary project development teams and external partners and agencies, lead in the development and implementation of revegetation plans. Monitor designated mitigation sites and complete annual reports as identified in CEQA/NEPA documents and regulatory permits. Develop and manage contracts and task orders to secure labor for planting and maintaining revegetation sites. Provide input regarding cost, scope, and schedule associated with recommendations for revegetation. Work with interdisciplinary teams including biologists, planners, archaeologists, landscape architects, project managers, design and hydraulic engineers, construction staff, field maintenance workers and others and coordinate with state and federal resource/regulatory agencies such as the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards, US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, U. S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and US Environmental Protection Agency.
Develop and manage Task Orders, Interagency Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements utilizing the California Conservation Corps (CCC), Resource Conservation Districts (RCD), Inmate Labor Crews, and private contractors, etc. for revegetation projects. Develop cost estimates, scope of work, secure funds, prepare and submit requests for contracts to the Division of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC), process invoices, track expenditures, and oversee compliance with contract requirements. Develop and manage service contracts for seed collection and/or plant propagation. Develop cost estimates, scope of work, schedule for collecting material, out-growing material and delivery dates for plant/seed material. Direct CCC, RCD or Inmate Labor crews to weed, irrigate, and complete planting as necessary.
The job is fast paced, dynamic, and requires a great attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well alone and with others. This is an amazing opportunity for those who love plants, ecology, and creating/restoring native plant communities.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) / Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) 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.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-437662. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
The job may require travel, which will mandate overnight stays for intermittent periods of time.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
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.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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: Kenny Pham
Hiring Unit Contact: Serena Wilden