Associate Environmental Planner; Natural Sciences

Equal Opportunity Employer

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-509566
Position #:

-010

Working Title:

Environmental Stewardship Liaison
Classification: ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES)
Salary Range: $7,328.00 - $9,178.00 (New to State candidates hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable)
Shall Consider: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES) – $4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A, $5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B, $6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C
Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

San Bernardino County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department:
Caltrans – Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation;
Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Department Website:
Director’s EEO Policy:

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, the Associate Environmental Planner will assess the impacts of complex transportation projects on biological resources and prepare documentation for appropriate environmental approvals, including mitigation measures and permits in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal laws. This includes word processing, research, writing, and reviewing environmental documents of a complex nature.

Under the direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the Environmental Planner (NS) assists in coordinating and performing environmental planning, analysis, and evaluation work for projects of lesser complexity. Duties include researching information, analyzing potential environmental effects, reviewing project design documents, and preparing environmental documents of less complex nature.

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

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 3/12/2026. 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).

Who May Apply:
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or in the process of obtaining list eligibility; SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; those with Training and Development assignment eligibility may also be considered.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  Hard copies may be mailed or dropped off at:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-509566
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays; 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version), resume optional, any other documents required by the Minimum Qualifications. Failure to submit required items timely may result in disqualification.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Questions may be directed to the EEO contact listed in this posting.

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