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Revegetation Specialist, Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences)

California Department of Transportation

Redding, California

Job Type Permanent
Salary Details Associate Environmental Planner $7,115.00 - $8,911.00 per Month
Deadline Oct 23, 2024

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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=452033

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: https://www.naces.org/members. 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 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.
  • 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.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category General / Stewardship
Tags Permitting, Environmental Planning