SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Job Description and Duties
This position reports to the Supervising Landscape Architect, Office Chief of Natural Resource Management (ONRM) and will be working closely with the Branch Chief, Environmental Stewardship & Management in HQ Maintenance. The incumbent employs technical knowledge and regulatory expertise in prehistoric archaeology, conducts tribal consultation and reviews cultural resources management reports for statewide consistency with the Section 106 Programmatic Agreement, the Public Resources Code (PRC) 5024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including the 2019 California Vegetation Treatment Program PEIR (CalVTP).
- Carries out a wide variety of reporting and planning activities designed to satisfy state and federal historic preservation laws and regulations as applied to the Vegetation Management Program (VMP).
- Works independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Provides direct assistance to other units.
- Reviews or assists in creation of environmental compliance documents.
- Provides guidance to the regions and districts on environmental analysis and compliance issues.
- Drafts policy, manuals and guidance.
- Counsels and trains others.
- Serves in a lead capacity over other Caltrans staff or student assistants and other related work in coordination with the Office of Natural Resource Management as directed by the Branch Chief.
Qualifications
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Benefits
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