Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=495422
The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) works under the general direction of the Environmental Stewardship Branch Chief and is a key member of the Environmental Stewardship Branch at Caltrans District 5 in San Luis Obispo, CA. The incumbent serves as the environmental team lead on each project for the delivery of the most environmentally challenging transportation projects and natural resource management activities throughout the Central Coast and inland areas. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) independently plans and executes complex environmental studies and assists the Senior ES (Supervisor) in ensuring the timely completion of environmental documents and work products to support overall project delivery in the District. The Senior California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Scientist independently gathers, researches, and analyzes social, natural, and environmental data for preparation, review, and processing of environmental documents as mandated by federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent is assigned to the most complex projects, assists the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) in planning and tracking workload, is a lead worker, and completes senior-level document review. Occasional overtime, travel and overnight stays may be required.
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Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) Exam
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. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) Exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4287
About Caltrans
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies to keep California moving.
More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems. Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration
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