Department of Transportation
This is an advanced journey level position. Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Sup), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) is an interdisciplinary team member performing the most complex tasks to facilitate timely delivery of transportation projects. The incumbent shall lead, with minimal supervision, the most complex research, data analysis and environmental reports related to any combination of natural resources, water resources, air quality, hazardous waste, cultural resources, climate change, sea level rise, vehicle miles traveled analysis under CEQA and effects of multi-modal facilities, hydroacoustic impacts analyses, biological permitting and complex mitigation strategies, cumulative impacts analyses, growth-related indirect impacts, wildfire reduction analyses, analyses of environmental impacts for transportation and/or non-transportation projects such as Clean California and the Broadband initiative. The incumbent shall lead review and analysis of technical documents and statuses to summarize, articulate and convey critical path items, key environmental issues, and project delivery risks to management. The incumbent shall prepare reports and executive summaries of the above analyses. The incumbent shall facilitate state and federal regulatory permit coordination by closely tracking and reporting on the status of the permits and complex mitigation packages. The incumbent must stay informed of changes related to state and federal environmental laws and policies and may lead or organize trainings on such matters for the Division.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Description and Duties
This is an advanced journey level position. Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Sup), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) is an interdisciplinary team member performing the most complex tasks to facilitate timely delivery of transportation projects. The incumbent shall lead, with minimal supervision, the most complex research, data analysis and environmental reports related to any combination of natural resources, water resources, air quality, hazardous waste, cultural resources, climate change, sea level rise, vehicle miles traveled analysis under CEQA and effects of multi-modal facilities, hydroacoustic impacts analyses, biological permitting and complex mitigation strategies, cumulative impacts analyses, growth-related indirect impacts, wildfire reduction analyses, analyses of environmental impacts for transportation and/or non-transportation projects such as Clean California and the Broadband initiative. The incumbent shall lead review and analysis of technical documents and statuses to summarize, articulate and convey critical path items, key environmental issues, and project delivery risks to management. The incumbent shall prepare reports and executive summaries of the above analyses. The incumbent shall facilitate state and federal regulatory permit coordination by closely tracking and reporting on the status of the permits and complex mitigation packages. The incumbent must stay informed of changes related to state and federal environmental laws and policies and may lead or organize trainings on such matters for the Division.
Working Conditions
The base of operation will be in the District Office. While in the office setting, the incumbent will be working in a climate-controlled environment with artificial lighting. Multi-floor buildings are equipped with elevators and stairs. Work environment includes constant interaction with a diverse group of customers and co-workers. This position may require sitting for long periods of time in front of a personal computer, utilizing the telephone, a mouse and keyboard. The incumbent may also perform some duties remotely at home via telework. This position is subject to Emergency Telework procedures and will adapt to Employer Driven Telework Policies as directed. Working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Employee must be reachable during work hours while teleworking. Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted, during peak times and fiscal year-end closing. Employees may be required to travel in state, but the travel it is not very frequent.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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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:
Laura Laurent
(279) 234-2282
Laura.Laurent@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Laura Turner
(760) 881-0656
laura.turner@dot.ca.gov
