Senior Environmental Scientist (JC-531341)

Job Control: JC-531341 | Classification: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) | Working Title: Coastal Resources Specialist | Apply by: 9/29/2026 | Contact: Serena Wilden, (530) 720-9449, Serena.Wilden@dot.ca.gov

About the role

Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). The incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member on Project Development Teams (PDT) performing the most complex tasks to facilitate timely delivery of transportation projects within the coastal zone. The incumbent shall lead, with minimal supervision, data analysis, document preparation and application preparation for addressing coastal resources as part of the California Coastal Act and Coastal Zone Management Act. The incumbent shall facilitate State and Local coastal permit coordination, obtain Coastal Development Permits, waivers, exclusions and represent North Region Environmental at coordination meetings and public hearings with coastal permitting agencies while closely tracking and reporting on the status of permits and complex mitigation packages. The incumbent must stay informed of changes related to environmental laws, local coastal plans and policies, lead PDT’s in the applicability of such changes, existing law, plans and policies, and provide guidance and direction to PDT’s to ensure development of appropriate mitigation measures relative to coastal resource impacts such as Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas, wetlands, water quality, public access, historic resources, cultural resources, critical