CTC and Legislative Affairs Liaison
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Office Chief, Environmental Management Office, the incumbent serves as Division of Environmental Analysis's (DEA) liaison to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and Legislative Affairs. The incumbent is responsible for project and other submissions to the CTC. Incumbent coordinates with CTC, district, and Headquarters division staff to facilitate the CTC approval process pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and provides documentation, describes environmental impacts, and details mitigation in doing so. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a Legislative Affairs liaison and coordinates and develops analysis for proposed environmental laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Incumbent may develop statewide procedures and instructions related to environmental requirements for project planning, programming, and delivery with a focus on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), CEQA, project initiation document scoping, and sustainable transportation initiatives as well. In this capacity, the incumbent researches national trends and cutting-edge practices in the environmental sciences and prepares statewide policy guidance for the analysis.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Scientist 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The work is fast-paced, busy, and requires considerable flexibility in managing one’s time, priorities, and assignments. The incumbent may be required to travel to district offices or other meeting facilities. While traveling, the incumbent may experience all climatic conditions, including rain. While at the base of operation, the work place is an antiquated state office building with constraints on space. It is climate controlled and the office is illuminated with both natural and artificial (fluorescent) lighting. 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.
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). 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.
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:
Meg White
(279) 234-2243
meg.white@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Heidi Cervantes
(916) 823-6606
heidi.cervantes@dot.ca.gov
