Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Chief of the Biological Studies, an Environmental Program Manager I, the incumbent coordinates and negotiates with state and federal environmental agencies regarding wildlife species and protected animal species; provides guidance, direction, and expertise on endangered species regulations; assists district environmental units in determining appropriate and cost effective mitigation measures; coordinates the statewide identification and resolution of wildlife passage issues through transportation rights of way; negotiates project approvals and permits related to biological resources; acts as an in-house expert on the most difficult and complex wildlife and endangered species management and assessment issues. The incumbent will serve as an advisor and technical backup to the Chief.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans examination list. 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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