Environmental Scientist at Department of Transportation San Joaquin County, CA

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST job at Department of Transportation. San Joaquin County, CA.

Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Environmental Scientist performs a variety of tasks relating to transportation project impacts on air quality assessments. The Environmental Scientist prepares environmental assessment technical reports relating to air quality impacts, works closely with appropriate agencies to help develop Best Management Practices, reviews district PS&E packages, and prepares non-standard specifications. The Environmental Scientist provides technical oversight for studies for Local Agency projects, prepares task orders, and manages reviews and evaluates technical studies and reports prepared by consultants.

The Environmental Scientist may also be involved in recommending and monitoring of mitigation measures related to air quality. The Environmental Scientist may prepare portions of general environmental documents. Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required. A valid driver's license is required to operate a State owned vehicle.

PARF 10-6-228/ JC-494008

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Environmental Scientists 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 click and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

Please include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to the duty statement. Please use specific examples.

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.

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

Human Resources Contact:
Rashika Raj

Hiring Unit Contact:
Marilu Gonzalez

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office

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