Hi All, Caltrans in Oakland, CA, is hiring for Environmental Planners (Natural Sciences). These postions are "Biologists" who work with endangered species, wetlands, and other permiting.
Caltrans Biologists act both as a state (CEQA) and federal (NEPA) lead. This makes these positions somewhat unique in terms of experience. Please feel free to forward on or post elsewhere: --------------------- Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) Date Posted: 11/04/2015 Final Filing Date: 11/23/2015 Title: Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) Location, Oakland, CA Salary: $4,829.00 - $6,048.00 Timebase: Full Time, Permanent Position Number: 904 - 138 - 4680 Job Link: http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/spb1/vpos1/vadmin_moreinfo.cfm?recno=644949 Will also consider hiring: Associate Environmental Planner $4,829.00 - $6,048.00 Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) $3,247.00 - $3,689.00 Job Description & Additional Information: Under the general supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner, the Environmental Planner (NS)/Associate Environmental Planner (NS)/AEP plans and carries out biological resource studies and the Associate level often works on the most difficult and complex environmental resource studies. The incumbent will gather, research, and analyze environmental data for preparation, review, and processing of technical documents considering the impacts of transportation projects as mandated by Federal and State laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The incumbent will apply for and obtain permits for projects that occur in jurisdictions under the regulatory authority of federal, state and local resource agencies and develop mitigation for impacts to resources. Applications will be reviewed, screened for eligibility and interviews held. Interviews will be held until the position is filled. Rank and File. Must fill out State of California Application: https://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication Must pass examination for positions: Title: Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) Exam ID: 2TR83 Exam Link: https://jobs.ca.gov/ Title: Associate Environmental Planner Exam ID: 2PB03 Exam Link: https://jobs.ca.gov/ Title: Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) Exam ID: 5PB31 Exam Link: https://jobs.ca.gov/ Classification Information: AEP (Natural Sciences): To view the position's Duty Statement: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/aep%28ns%29_904_138_biosciences_110915.pdf To view the Class Specification: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/associate_environmental_planner_%28natural_sciences%29.pdf AEP (General): To view the position's Duty Statement: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/aep_904_138_environmental_110915.pdf To view the Class Specification: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/associate_environmental_planner_%28natural_sciences%29.pdf EP (Natural Sciences): To view the position's Duty Statement: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/ep%28ns%29_904_138_environ_110915.pdf To view the Class Specification: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/environmental_planner_%28natural_sciences%29.pdf Contact Person: Name: Frances Malamud-Roam Phone: (510) 286-5376 email: frances.malamud-r...@dot.ca.gov Address: Office of Biological Sciences and Permits, MS 8E 111 Grand Avenue Oakland, CA 94612