Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Office Chief, Environmental Planning, the Senior Environmental Planner (Specialist) coordinates and negotiates with Federal Highway Administration and appropriate state and federal resource agencies for projects consistency and efficiency; coordinates and negotiates with public and private stakeholders as appropriate to develop and implement Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCP'S), conservation/ mitigation banks, and other environmental mitigation efforts; tracks and negotiates resource agency deliverables and priorities; sets up quarterly meeting with resource agencies; serves to facilitate and address biology related training needs within the District for staff and external agency/stakeholders; leads District Biological efforts during the project planning stage; facilitates the implementation of Context Sensitive Solutions within the project development process; researches; develops and facilitates grant projects that can be used as both project mitigation and resource agency stewardship; writes programmatic agreements; serves to facilitate biological request from Department Headquarters; serves as the District contact with the Desert Mangers' Group and with Bureau of Land Management; writes and develops district participates in biological surveys and field investigations in support of applicable state and federal environmental requirements, including resource agency permits; reviews and comments on environmental documents and technical reports; and assesses the effectiveness of current mitigation process within the district.

PARF# 08-6-013 / JC-502742

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 and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. 

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Working Conditions

Position located at 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Work is normally conducted between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm in a professional office atmosphere under fluorescent and/  or incandescent lighting. Office temperatures are normally controlled with heating and/or air conditioning set to accommodate the  comfort level of majority of the workers, except when energy conservation measures may be required. Fieldwork will be  conducted as needed and under a wide variation in weather conditions and climates including extreme temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.  Occasional public hearings and meetings in board or conference room atmosphere may involve working and travel before or after  ours to attend these meeting and to setup or take down displays and equipment This position will require some travel to the work  site or meeting location and overnight stay for limited periods of time (normally 1 tp 3 days but no more than 5 consecutive  working days at any one time).

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.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe how your experience and education make you the best candidate for this Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position.
2. Describe your experience identifying significant biological impacts. What was your recommended avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measure, if any? Was your recommendation accepted by the project team and/or regulatory agencies? If not, why?
3. Describe your experience successfully resolving complex biological mitigation requirements for transportation related projects. How did this impact project scope, schedule, cost?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

Understanding and experience in methods of planning, organizing, directing and controlling environmental projects. Experience with state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Extensive experience writing reports and correspondence. Understand and effectively navigate trends in environmental assessments and mitigation for environmental projects and programs. Knowledge of Cal-trans organization and polices. Technical knowledge in the area of environmental impact assessment, mitigation, measures, and contract management. Ability to analyze environmental situations accurately and develop cost-effective strategies for resolving problems. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with state, federal, and local resource agencies, including District staff and District 8 partners. Must have the ability to undertake and complete the most difficult and sensitive responsibilities related to mitigation of environmental impacts.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Night shift,

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