Senior Coastal Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to lead complex environmental analyses and permit coordination for coastal transportation projects. The role includes guiding project development teams, preparing permit applications, and ensuring mitigation measures align with the California Coastal Act and related policies.

The incumbent will stay current with evolving environmental laws, lead in coastal permit coordination, and help manage scope, cost, and schedule to meet

Qualifications

• Lead complex data analysis related to coastal resources.
• Prepare documents and applications for coastal permits.
• Apply changes in environmental laws and coastal plans to projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead PDTs to address coastal resource impacts and mitigation.
• Coordinate coastal permit processes with state and local agencies.
• Review Sea Level Rise analyses and climate adaptation measures.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects under program commitments.

Skills

Data analysis

Document preparation

Coastal resource evaluation

Job description

Caltrans is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to lead complex environmental analyses and permit coordination for coastal transportation projects. The role includes guiding project development teams, preparing permit applications, and ensuring mitigation measures align with the California Coastal Act and related policies.

The incumbent will stay current with evolving environmental laws, lead in coastal permit coordination, and help manage scope, cost, and schedule to meet