Associate Environmental Planner; Archeology

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• Job Code #: JC-509530
• Position #:
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Associate Environmental Planner - Archeology / Environmental Planner - Archeology
• Classification: ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (ARCHEOLOGY)
• Salary Range: $7,328.00 - $9,178.00
• Consider Alternative Ranges:
  • $4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A
  • $5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B
  • $6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  San Bernardino County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Under the direction of a Senior Environmental Planner, the Associate Environmental Planner (Archeology) is expected to coordinate and/or perform environmental planning, analysis, and evaluation work of studies and associated documents for projects of all levels of difficulty, including the most complex. This work includes word processing and computer skills, researching information, analyzing potential environmental effects associated with proposed projects, writing, preparing, reviewing, and processing environmental documents of a more complex nature, along with a demonstrated understanding and ability to effectively review project design documents.

This position may serve in a lead worker capacity and is Rank and File.

Environmental Planner, Archeology:
Under direction of the Senior Environmental Planner, the Environmental Planner (Archeology) participates as an interdisciplinary team member in the development process of transportation projects. The incumbent is responsible for identification, inventory, analysis, and evaluation of archaeological resources that may be impacted by transportation projects, and prepares technical reports for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Performs less complex work in connection with environmental planning and research and analysis.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (ARCHEOLOGY) 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 same eligibility applies if you are seeking the ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (ARCHEOLOGY) exam.

To apply for the exam,  to search by typing in the classification title.

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

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.

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Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 3/7/2026.

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 Cal Career Account at  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:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-509530
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-509530
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

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