Associate Environmental Planner; Architectural History

Department of Transportation

Position: Associate Environmental Planner (Architectural History)

Salary: $7,328.00 – $9,178.00 per Month
New to state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary or alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/9/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Cal Career) or Mail Drop-off

Under the direction of a Senior Environmental Planner in the Cultural Studies Office, the incumbent reviews cultural resources management reports for statewide consistency with the Section 106 Programmatic Agreement and the Public Resource Code 5024 Memorandum of Understanding. The role maintains the statewide historic bridges inventory, tracks National Register eligible bridges, and identifies needs for future updates. Working independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team, the incumbent supports transportation projects and programs by carrying out historic studies and planning activities that satisfy state and federal historic preservation laws and regulations.

• Review and ensure statewide consistency of cultural resources management reports.
• Maintain and update the statewide historic bridges inventory.
• Track National Register eligible bridges and identify update needs.
• Collaborate with historical archaeologists, senior planners, environmental scientists, and environmental staff.
• Assist in the creation and review of environmental compliance documents.
• Provide guidance to regions and districts on technical and compliance issues.
• Develop manuals and guidance documents.
• Conduct training and serve in a lead capacity over Caltrans staff or student assistants when required.

• Associate Environmental Planner (Architectural History) classification.
• Education and experience:
  
  4-year college degree or higher. 3+ years of historic preservation experience. Knowledge of Section 106 Program and Public Resource Code 5024 is required.
• Certification and documentation:
  Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts, degrees, or certificates for verification of education. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts are accepted and may be required upon appointment. Foreign transcripts or degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency evaluation.
• Applicants with foreign transfers must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report indicating units and degree equivalence. Refer to NACES or AICE for evaluation agencies.
• Applicants must include a copy of the State examination application (STD 678) and any required documents. Resume is optional.

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento. The role may be eligible for telework based on Caltrans telework policy. Employees are expected to report to site with minimum notification for urgent needs. Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the headquarters location are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Completed application packages must be received by 1/9/2026. Electronic submissions are encouraged through Cal Career. Hard copy submissions must include a completed application package listing and may be submitted to the mailing address below.

Mailing Address:
Department of Transportation
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services
MS-90 P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA

Drop‑Off Address:
Department of Transportation Drop‑Off
Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and state holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Human Resources Contact:
Max Posada

Applications requiring reasonable accommodations must request accommodations at the interview scheduling stage. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, or sexual orientation. The State of California is committed to achieving a drug‑free workplace. 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.