ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

California Department of Conservation; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Conservation is seeking an Associate Environmental Planner in the CEQA Unit, within the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources. You will determine whether proposed projects are subject to CEQA and prepare or review environmental documents and notices.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proposed projects meet CEQA requirements, working under the guidance of the Senior Environmental Scientist.

Qualifications

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
• This position may require passing an examination for the classification.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether proposed projects are subject to CEQA.
• Prepare and/or review CEQA environmental documents and notices.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure CEQA compliance.

Job description

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-528502

Position #(s): 538-201-4711-XXX

Working Title: Associate CEQA Environmental Planner

Classification: ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

Salary Range: $7,328.00 - $9,178.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

• ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
  $4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A
• $5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B
• $6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website: http://www.conservation.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities.

Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification.

Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent will function as an Associate Environmental Planner in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Unit within the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, Headquarters Office. The incumbent will be responsible for determining whether or not proposed projects within the Division are subject to CEQA, and for preparing and/or reviewing environmental documents, required notices, and any additional documentation as required by CEQA. This includes working independently to research, analyze, and assess the most difficult and complex environmental documents pursuant to CEQA, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proposed projects meet the procedural and substantive requirements of CEQA.

Eligibility Information

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR's website to review the exam bulletin.

Associate Environmental Planner - Exam

Environmental Planner - Exam

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Education Information

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

Special Requirements

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/1/2026

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.

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).

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.