(JC-428806) Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences)

To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=428806

Under the general direction of the Branch Chief, Senior Transportation Engineer, Office of Materials and Infrastructure Research, the Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) is responsible for assisting in the management of research projects in the area of Environmental Impact Mitigation Research. Environmental Impact Mitigation Research includes, but is not limited to, research in the areas of biological resource conservation, wildlife crossing, fish passage, cultural factors, air quality, storm water management, climate change, and sustainability. Provides essential support to the senior staff in performing contract management duties and monitoring research activities within their specific area of responsibility. This support encompasses a range of tasks aimed at ensuring the efficient execution and oversight of research contracts and activities.

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.

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Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) Exam

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Environmental Planner.  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 Assciate Environmental Planner exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8TR66