Grade Senior Specialist

Job Posting:
Last Chance Grade Senior Specialist

Department of Transportation

JC-501648

Senior Environmental Planner

Salary: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per month

Final Filing Date: 1/9/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (using your Cal Career account) or By Mail Drop-off

Under the direction and supervision of the Environmental Office Chief, the Senior Environmental Planner coordinates management level interaction with the project development team (PDT) and other stakeholders on matters pertaining to project development and compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies for the Last Chance Grade (LCG) project. The incumbent ensures proactive, consistent approaches to requirements, submittals, and coordination; capable of independent judgment and comprehensive input;

provides dedicated, constant attention to LCG project delivery issues, and allows for prompt, well-informed responses when issues arise. In this capacity, the incumbent facilitates partnerships with state and federal resource agencies, external stakeholders, coordinates environmental project deliverables, and promotes efforts to streamline the environmental process. The incumbent also helps in the development of project mitigation opportunities and assists with contract management and oversight of consultant-prepared documents.

PARF# 27-6-064 / JC- 501648

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Planner exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please  and search by typing in the classification title.

Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Position located at 1656 Union Street, Eureka, Humboldt County. While at your base of operation, you will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting in a North Region office. Frequent travel and field work are required within the Region. Some fieldwork requires the ability to work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions. You may be required to travel to offices and field locations throughout the North Region, as well as occasional travel outside of the Region.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate must commute to the headquarters location as needed to meet operational needs.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the candidate.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Senior Environmental Planner salary range $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.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

SOQ: This Senior Environmental Planner specialist position for the Last Chance Grade project requires a broad range of skills, including addressing environmental issues, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, development of project mitigation, and coordination and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders. Please select two of the topics below and describe your experience with each. Please be specific about project names, challenges encountered, solutions developed, and collaboration with partners or team members.

All interested applicants must submit a SOQ along with a state application (form STD 678). 1 page maximum and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

• Environmental issues and planning
• Environmental laws and regulation
• Coordination and communication related to environmental planning
• Development of project mitigation

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…