The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will be a key member of Environmental Planning at Caltrans District 7. The incumbent will be the environmental team lead for the identification, minimization, and facilitation of various transportation projects within District 7. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will be critical in identifying and furthering ways to avoid and minimize environmental impacts and contribute to enhancements within Caltrans, District 7. Under the general direction of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) plans and executes the most environmentally complex and scientifically sensitive studies/analyzes required to facilitate project delivery. The incumbent will act as a team leader to gather, research, and analyze social, natural, and environmental data for preparation, review, and processing of environmental documents and/or technical studies for transportation projects as mandated by federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) 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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