ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES) Job at Department of Transportation, Shasta County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Shasta County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will consider Environmental Planner.

Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Planner or Senior Environmental Scientist, the incumbent assesses the impacts of more complex transportation projects on biological resources and develops mitigation measures in compliance with regulatory permits, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other state and federal laws. Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

In coordination with multidisciplinary project development teams and external partners and agencies, lead in the development and implementation of revegetation plans. Monitor designated mitigation sites and complete annual reports as identified in CEQA/NEPA documents and regulatory permits. Develop and manage contracts and task orders to secure labor for planting and maintaining revegetation sites. Provide input regarding cost, scope, and schedule associated with recommendations for revegetation. Work with interdisciplinary teams including biologists, planners, archaeologists, landscape architects, project managers, design and hydraulic engineers, construction staff, field maintenance workers and others and coordinate with state and federal resource/regulatory agencies such as the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards, US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, U. S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and US Environmental Protection Agency.

Develop and manage Task Orders, Interagency Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements utilizing the  California Conservation Corps (CCC), Resource Conservation Districts (RCD), Inmate Labor Crews, and  private contractors, etc. for revegetation projects. Develop cost estimates, scope of work, secure funds,  prepare and submit requests for contracts to the Division of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC), process

invoices, track expenditures, and oversee compliance with contract requirements. Develop and manage  service contracts for seed collection and/or plant propagation. Develop cost estimates, scope of work,  schedule for collecting material, out-growing material and delivery dates for plant/seed material. Direct  CCC, RCD or Inmate Labor crews to weed, irrigate, and complete planting as necessary.

The job is fast paced, dynamic, and requires a great attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well alone and with others. This is an amazing opportunity for those who love plants, ecology, and creating/restoring native plant communities.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) / Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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

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.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.  

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2024

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).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(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 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

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento , CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State Holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • 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 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.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Kenny Pham
(916) 662-3213
Kenny.Pham@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Serena Wilden
(530) 720-9449
Serena.Wilden@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Applications Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-452033), PARF# 28-5-022 and title of the position (Associate Environmental Planner - NS or Environmental Planner - NS) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work alone, Weekend work,

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