Caltrans
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Caltrans, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. 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.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-502742
Position #s: 908-101-0765-XXX
Working Title: Resource Agency Mitigation Coordinator
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Pay Range: $7,820.00 – $10,732.00
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Bernardino County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Office Chief, Environmental Planning, the Senior Environmental Planner (Specialist) coordinates and negotiates with Federal Highway Administration and appropriate state and federal resource agencies for projects consistency and efficiency; coordinates and negotiates with public and private stakeholders as appropriate to develop and implement Multi‑Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCPS), conservation/mitigation banks, and other environmental mitigation efforts; tracks and negotiates resource agency deliverables and priorities; sets up quarterly meetings with resource agencies; serves to facilitate and address biology related training needs within the District for staff and external agency/stakeholders; leads District Biological efforts during the project planning stage; facilitates the implementation of Context Sensitive Solutions within the project development process; researches, develops and facilitates grant projects that can be used as both project mitigation and resource agency stewardship; writes programmatic agreements; serves to facilitate biological requests from Department Headquarters; serves as the District contact with the Desert Managers' Group and with Bureau of Land Management; writes and develops district participants in biological surveys and field investigations in support of applicable state and federal environmental requirements, including resource agency permits; reviews and comments on environmental documents and technical reports; and assesses the effectiveness of current mitigation process within the district.
Eligibility and Examination 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications
Describe how your experience and education make you the best candidate for this Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position.
Describe your experience identifying significant biological impacts. What was your recommended avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measure, if any? Was your recommendation accepted by the project team and/or regulatory agencies? If not, why?
Describe your experience successfully resolving complex biological mitigation requirements for transportation related projects. How did this impact project scope, schedule, cost?
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 1/4/2026
Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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).
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.
Mailing Address Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-502742
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana , CA 92705
Drop‑Off Address Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-502742
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana , CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Documentation
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.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Seniority level
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Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
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Industries
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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
role at
Caltrans .
This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. 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.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-502742
Position #s: 908-101-0765-XXX
Working Title: Resource Agency Mitigation Coordinator
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Pay Range: $7,820.00 – $10,732.00
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Bernardino County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Office Chief, Environmental Planning, the Senior Environmental Planner (Specialist) coordinates and negotiates with Federal Highway Administration and appropriate state and federal resource agencies for projects consistency and efficiency; coordinates and negotiates with public and private stakeholders as appropriate to develop and implement Multi‑Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCPS), conservation/mitigation banks, and other environmental mitigation efforts; tracks and negotiates resource agency deliverables and priorities; sets up quarterly meetings with resource agencies; serves to facilitate and address biology related training needs within the District for staff and external agency/stakeholders; leads District Biological efforts during the project planning stage; facilitates the implementation of Context Sensitive Solutions within the project development process; researches, develops and facilitates grant projects that can be used as both project mitigation and resource agency stewardship; writes programmatic agreements; serves to facilitate biological requests from Department Headquarters; serves as the District contact with the Desert Managers' Group and with Bureau of Land Management; writes and develops district participants in biological surveys and field investigations in support of applicable state and federal environmental requirements, including resource agency permits; reviews and comments on environmental documents and technical reports; and assesses the effectiveness of current mitigation process within the district.
Eligibility and Examination 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications
Describe how your experience and education make you the best candidate for this Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position.
Describe your experience identifying significant biological impacts. What was your recommended avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measure, if any? Was your recommendation accepted by the project team and/or regulatory agencies? If not, why?
Describe your experience successfully resolving complex biological mitigation requirements for transportation related projects. How did this impact project scope, schedule, cost?
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 1/4/2026
Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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).
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.
Mailing Address Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-502742
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana , CA 92705
Drop‑Off Address Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-502742
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana , CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Documentation
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.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Caltrans by 2x
Get notified about new Senior Environmental Scientist jobs in
San Bernardino County, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr