ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

As an interdisciplinary-team member, the incumbent performs a variety of professional scientific office and field work in support of archaeological studies and project effects analysis pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other applicable state and federal regulations.
The incumbent is responsible for gathering data on cultural resource management issues; performing preliminary environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies; preparing reports; preparing routine correspondence; answering questions from the public; participating in multi-disciplinary project teams; developing mitigation strategies; preparing regulatory and compliance documents; and do other related work.
This position is under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), in the North Region Office of Environmental Planning and is characterized by independent development and use of techniques and methodologies to complete assigned work.
You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position.
Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam.
The exam is located here: https://www.
calcareers.
ca.
gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.
aspx?examCD=9PB01 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.
PARF# 03-4-337 / JC-412169 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position is located in Marysville, Yuba County.
The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled environment in a cubicle-based office setting; in a home office as part of an approved telework agreement between the incumbent and the employer; and in the field in locations ranging from office buildings to locations on/or adjacent to the State Highway System.
These situations may expose the incumbent to potentially unsafe situations, and the incumbent will be required to take mandated trainings and adhere to safe work and field practices.
The incumbent may be exposed to extreme weather conditions during field reviews.
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.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training & Development Assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-412169 Position #(s): 903-801-0762-XXX Working Title: Archaeologist Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST $4,145.
00 - $5,132.
00 A $5,037.
00 - $6,250.
00 B $6,375.
00 - $7,926.
00 C # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Yuba County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.
dot.
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gov Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: https://dot.
ca.
gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.
pdf 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 Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
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.
Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.
naces.
org/members.
Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/2/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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.
Human Resources Contact: Kenny Pham (916) 662-3213 Kenny.
Pham@dot.
ca.
gov Hiring Unit Contact: Catherine Cha (530) 720-2697 Catherine.
Cha@dot.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.
eeo@dot.
ca.
gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-412169), PARF #03-4-337 and title of the position (Environmental Scientist ) on the State application (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.
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.
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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.