SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

Job Description and Duties

This is a limited term may become permanent position.

Under the direction and supervision of the North Region Environmental Office Chief, the Senior Environmental Planner works to coordinate management level interaction with state and federal resource agencies, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service, on matters pertaining to project development and compliance with environmental laws, regulations and policies. In this capacity, the incumbent facilitates partnerships with state and federal resource agencies, coordinates environmental studies for large and complex projects, and promotes efforts to streamline the environmental process. The incumbent will provide leadership, guidance, and training on wildlife connectivity matters.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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.

Working Conditions

This position is located at 1031 Butte Street, Redding, CA 96001.

• While at your base of operation, you will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting in the District 2 North Region Office in Redding.
• Some fieldwork requires the ability to work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions.
• You may be required to occasionally travel to offices and field locations throughout the North Region.

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 state owned or leased vehicles.
• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

Position Details

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.

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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.

EEO Contact

Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-522890), PARF# 03-26-0557 and title of the position (Senior Environmental Planner) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

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.

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