Senior Environmental Planner

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code: JC-508059
Position #(s):

-002

Working Title:

Senior Environmental Specialist
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Salary: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

San Bernardino County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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:
Director’s EEO Policy :
Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

Under general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I, the Senior Environmental Planner (Specialist) performs the most difficult and complex work which is crucial to the Department's mission. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating with Department staff, Headquarters, local agencies, resource agencies, private stakeholders, and the public in the development of various transportation projects. The incumbent is responsible for resolving complex problems regarding environmental compliance and the timely delivery of work products.

Additionally, the incumbent acts as a liaison with Departmental staff, Headquarters staff, local agencies, land management agencies, and the public in the development and delivery process as needed.

PARF# 08-6-015 / JC-508059

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER 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. To apply for the exam, please  and search by typing in the classification title.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below.

The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Provide specific examples of complex projects you’ve worked on and detail the steps you took to achieve environmental clearance. Provide names and contact information of supervisor(s) who can confirm this work experience.
• What changes have been incorporated into Community Impact Analysis requirements in the last two years?
• What are the current requirements to complete a Class of Action determination?
• Summarize what needs to be completed in conjunction with a Reevaluation, including who is involved, and any distinctions based on when it is done.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your…