Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Fuel Reduction Environmental Coordinator is an interdisciplinary team member who will ensure the Division of Maintenance's Vegetation and Wildfire Management Program complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and numerous other state and federal environmental resource laws and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for developing best management practices (BMP) to allow for a range of vegetation treatment by Caltrans Maintenance crews, Service Contracts, or other external agencies under encroachments permits, identifying and analyzing the environmental impacts of maintenance projects, and coordinating with the Office of Vegetation and Wildfire Management while establishing and maintaining professional working relationships.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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.
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. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Duties will require work to be conducted in both a department office and a field environment. The duties will on occasion require work meetings off-site in the offices of other agencies and consultants and with members of the public. Periodically, attendance at HQ meetings may be required. The incumbent may also be exposed to uneven terrain and extreme weather conditions during field reviews. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that required under "Minimum Qualifications". Experience in management, research, planning, or consultation in environmental programs, demonstrated environmental management skills, and knowledge of broad principles of economics, social science, and political science will be given preference.
