Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Environmental Planner (Archeology)
Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent plans, develops, and performs a variety of complex archaeological analyses to assess the effects of transportation improvement projects on Historic Properties and Historical Resources. In support of District 10 Local Assistance, Maintenance, Emergency, Encroachment Permit, and Planning Programs, the incumbent ensures project compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The incumbent conducts archaeological surveys, research, identification, consultation, evaluation, and prepares and reviews technical documents. The incumbent is responsible for risk assessment, project pathway development, communication of predicted/identified cultural resource impacts, and delivery timelines. The incumbent may manage consultant contracts for environmental studies and efforts associated with the project development process. The incumbent works within a multi-disciplinary team and will regularly work with various internal and external partners. The incumbent will be required to work in both the field and in an office setting.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
