Environmental Scientist

Job Description and Duties

Caltrans Environmental Scientists perform a broad range of work concerning environmental issues related to protecting California's resources as related to transportation projects. Incumbents do field analysis; prepare environmental documents and technical studies, environmental permitting packages and regulatory permits; ensure compliance with various environmental laws and regulations; and conduct environmental protection, planning, and mitigation activities. Incumbents apply scientific methods and principles to analyze and evaluate available data on the effects of transportation projects on all aspects of the environment; prepare and review CEQA/NEPA and other technical documents to determine the effects; and implement mitigation strategies to lessen the impact of those projects.

Under the general direction of the Environmental Branch Chief, the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member who must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with internal project delivery partners, various regulatory agencies, local partners and interested parties involved with Caltrans' projects. The incumbent must be solution oriented and will need to investigate innovative solutions to meet deliverables. This work requires strong oral and written skills with the specific ability to prepare technical reports as well as written and verbal correspondence.

PARF# 03-5-230 / JC-473855

Special Requirements

• 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

Statement of Qualifications

Along with your application, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).  A SOQ is a discussion of your experience that would qualify for this position.  The SOQ should be no more than 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12 font, addressing the items noted below. Resumes are optional and DO NOT take place of the SOQ.

Along with your application, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).  A SOQ is a discussion of your experience that would qualify for this position.  The SOQ should be no more than 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12 font, addressing the items noted below. Resumes are optional and DO NOT take place of the SOQ.