Environmental Scientist (Archaeologist)

As a participating interdisciplinary team member, the incumbent performs a variety of professional scientific office and field work in support of archaeological studies and project effects analysis pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other applicable state and federal regulation. In accordance with detailed instructions and specific archaeological standards, the incumbent is responsible for gathering data on archaeological resource management issues; performing preliminary environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies; preparing reports; preparing routine correspondence; answering questions from the public; preparing regulatory and compliance documents; and do other related work.

 

This position is under the general direction of the Branch Chief, Northern San Joaquin Valley Cultural Resources Branch of the Environmental Office, and is characterized by independent development and use of techniques and methodologies to complete assigned work.

 

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Environmental Scientist 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.

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.

 

Current telework agreement is hybrid.

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