Environmental Scientist (JC-532679)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Environmental Scientists perform a broad range of work protecting California's resources within transportation projects. They conduct field analyses, prepare environmental documents and technical studies, assemble permitting packages, and ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, while conducting mitigation and planning activities.

Under the supervision of the Environmental Branch Chief, incumbents work with internal partners, regulatory agencies, local stakeholders,

Responsibilities

• Field analyses related to environmental issues for transportation projects.
• Prepare environmental documents, technical studies, and regulatory permits; ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Job description

Working Title: Aquatic Resources Biologist

Apply by: 10/13/2026

\"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:

Caltrans Environmental Scientists perform a broad range of work concerning environmental issues related to protecting California's resources as related to transportation projects. Incumbents do field analyses; prepare environmental documents and technical studies, environmental permitting packages and regulatory permits; ensure compliance with various environmental laws and regulations; and conduct environmental protection, planning, and mitigation activities. Incumbents apply scientific methods and principles to analyze and evaluate available data on the effects of transportation projects on all aspects of the environment; prepare and review CEQA/NEPA and other technical documents to determine the effects; and implement mitigation strategies to lessen the impact of those projects.

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Branch Chief, the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member who must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with internal project delivery partners, various regulatory agencies, 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. This work requires strong oral and written skills with the specific ability to prepare technical reports as well as written and verbal correspondence. This position may require site visits, sometimes to remote areas.