Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under direction of the Deputy District Director of Environmental, Career Executive Appointed (CEA), the Branch Chief of Environmental Engineering coordinates, leads, and directs staff in the reviews, preparation, and approval of environmental studies in the fields of air quality, energy, noise, hazardous waste, and related studies. The Branch Chief ensures compliance with Caltrans internal guidelines and policies, and compliance with Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements related to Environmental Engineering. Prepares, tracks, and implements contracts and task orders for related items, and manages their workload, resources, and allocations. Conducts internal and external coordination with functional units, headquarters, regulatory agencies, partners, stakeholders, and the public. The position requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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.
Working Conditions
The incumbent is expected to work in the District 11 district office which is a climate-controlled, open-office environment under artificial lights. Office temperatures are normally controlled with heating and/or air conditioning set to accommodate the comfort level of the majority of the workers, except when energy conservation measures may be required. Incumbent may be required to stand or sit for extended periods. Bending, kneeling, and stooping may also be required. The work environment is fast-paced and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. May be exposed to or put in stressful situations.
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).
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.