Senior Environmental Scientist; Specialist

Overview

Job Title:

Senior Wildlife Biologist
Department:
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Classification and pay: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) – $7,820.00 to $10,732.00 per month
Job Code: JC-507095
Position Number:

-005

Working Title:

Senior Wildlife Biologist

Final Filing Date: 2/16/2026
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Under the general direction of the Chief of the Biological Studies, and an Environmental Program Manager I, coordinates and negotiates with state and federal environmental agencies regarding wildlife species and protected animal species; provides guidance, direction, and expertise on endangered species regulations; assists district environmental units in determining appropriate and cost-effective mitigation measures; coordinates the statewide identification and resolution of wildlife passage issues through transportation rights of way;

negotiates project approvals and permits related to biological resources; serves as an in-house expert on the most difficult and complex wildlife and endangered species management and assessment issues; and acts as an advisor and technical backup to the Chief.

Location:

1120 N St, Sacramento, Sacramento County. The position may be eligible for telework at the Department's discretion based on Caltrans policy. In-person attendance may be required. Travel to district offices, meeting facilities, and project sites may be necessary. In the field, conditions may be loud, dusty, and rugged; climate can vary. At the base of operation, work is in a climate-controlled office, with possible temperature fluctuations due to building systems.

Minimum Requirements:

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit SOQ will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

Application instructions:
Complete applications must be submitted via Cal Careers. Final Filing Date: 2/16/2026. Required documents include the STD 678 form, with the SOQ; resume is optional. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be considered.

Offer details:
Number of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information:
Caltrans Mission and Vision. Equal Employment Opportunity information and policy links are provided in the posting.