Associate Environmental Planner; Architectural History

Associate Environmental Planner (Architectural History)

Position at Caltrans located in Sacramento County, with hybrid telework options. The position is permanent and full‑time, with a base salary range of $7,328.00 - $9,178.00
. Multiple positions are available and the final filing date is 1/9/2026.

• Job Code: JC-501955
• Position #: -001
• Title: Associate Environmental Planner (Architectural History)
• Classification: Associate Environmental Planner (Architectural History)
• Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Seniority: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Industries: Government Administration
• Number of positions: Multiple
• Final filing date: 1/9/2026

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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve 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.

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. They maintain the statewide historic bridges inventory, tracking National Register eligible bridges and identifying the need for future updates. Working independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for carrying out a wide variety of historic studies and planning activities designed to support the department’s missions and to satisfy state and federal historic preservation laws and regulations as applied to transportation projects and programs.

The incumbent works closely with historical archaeologists, Senior Environmental Planners, Environmental Scientists, and other environmental staff; provides direct assistance to other units; reviews or assists in creation of environmental compliance documents; provides guidance to the regions and districts on technical and compliance issues; develops manuals and guidance; conducts training; and may serve in a lead capacity over other Caltrans staff or student assistants.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Environmental Planner (Architectural History) 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. 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 the degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date. Final filing date: 1/9/2026. 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). Submit your application through your Cal Career Account at ;

hard‑copy applications may be mailed to Department of Transportation, Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact, MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036. Drop‑off addresses and hours are also provided.

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