Environmental Scientist (JC-427371)

Environmental Scientist (Biologist) 

Environmental Scientist 

Job Control: JC-427371

Classification: Environmental Scientist 

Annual Salary: $49,740.00 - $95,112.00

Apply by: 5/3/2024

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 Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member who will be responsible for preparing and reviewing complex biological studies, and analytical reports to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and numerous other state and federal environmental resource laws and regulations. The incumbent identifies and analyzes the environmental impacts of transportation systems, corridors and projects on environmental resources and formulates, calculates and quantifies measures to mitigate biological and land use impacts. The incumbent is responsible for gathering data on plant, animal and natural resources; performing 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 may review technical studies and permits prepared by consultants; works with confidential and privileged information; and is charged with managing, tracking, and reporting on project schedule and resources within their purview. The incumbent must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with internal project delivery partners, various 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.

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

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