SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

Caltrans; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in San Joaquin County seeks a Senior Environmental Planner to lead climate action, equity, and environmental planning efforts across transportation projects. The role focuses on greenhouse gas management, adaptation strategies, and advancing environmental justice in district planning and delivery.

The incumbent develops procedures, researches trends, prepares guidance, and delivers training to support CEQA/NEPA compliance and project performance in a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend, and establish procedures related to climate change (GHG emissions) and adaptation/sea-level rise.
• Address Induced Demand/VMT, Equity/Environmental Justice, and future initiatives to support environmental planning.
• Research state and national trends and best practices; prepare memos, guidance, and training materials.
• Ensure environmental requirements for project planning, programming, and delivery comply with CEQA and NEPA.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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-522681

Position #(s): 910-156-4713-XXX

Working Title: Environmental Climate Action and Equity Specialist

Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

$8,678.00 - $10,783.00

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: San Joaquin County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Chief for Environmental Engineering, Planning, & Management, the incumbent is responsible for developing, recommending, and establishing procedures and instructions related to climate change (greenhouse gas emissions, and adaptation/sea-level rise), Induced Demand/VMT, Equity/Environmental Justice, and future new initiatives in support of district environmental generalists for preparation of environmental documents. This position requires the development of procedures and instructions related to environmental requirements for project planning, programming, and delivery with a focus on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In this capacity, the incumbent will research state and national trends and cutting-edge practices in environmental planning and writes memos, guidance, and deliver training. This position requires a broad environmental planning background including varied experience in and knowledge of transportation characteristics, issues and planning and project delivery concepts, and the Department’s major activities.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 page, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement, the Classification Specifications, and the Minimum Qualifications. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

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.

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).

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.

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.