Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) (JC-520911)

Senior Environmental Scientist - Lead Worker

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Job Control: JC-520911

Classification: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Annual Salary: $93,840.00 - $128,784.00

Apply by: 06/26/2026

All applications must be submitted through the external link on Calcareers.

"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."

About the Position:

Under the general direction of the Environmental Branch Chief, the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member who will be responsible for preparing and reviewing the most complex environmental documents, technical studies, and analytical reports to ensure regulatory compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), California Public Resources Code (PRC) 5024, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and numerous state and federal environmental resource laws and regulations. The incumbent provides consultation recommendations; identifies and analyzes the environmental impacts of transportation systems, corridors and projects on environmental resources and formulates, calculates and quantifies measures to address and mitigate cultural resource impacts.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

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