Senior Environmental Scientist; Specialist

Job Summary

Position:
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) – Resource Agency Mitigation Coordinator
Job Code: JC-502742
Salary: $7,820.00 – $10,732.00 per month (new to state hires are placed at minimum salary or minimum alternate range if applicable)

Location:

464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 (Office hours 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Type:
Permanent, Full‑Time;
Hybrid/Telework available
Department:
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Office of Environmental Planning, San Bernardino District

• Coordinate with federal and state resource agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administration, Bureau of Land Management) to ensure project consistency and efficiency.
• Negotiate and implement Multi‑Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCPs), conservation/mitigation banks, and other mitigation strategies.
• Track and manage resource‑agency deliverables, prioritizing tasks and holding quarterly meetings.
• Lead district biological activities during project planning, including surveys and field investigations.
• Facilitate the implementation of Context Sensitive Solutions, research and develop grant projects, and write programmatic agreements.
• Serve as the District contact for the Desert Managers’ Group and BLM; manage biological requests from headquarters.
• Review and comment on environmental documents, technical reports, and resource‑agency permits to assess mitigation effectiveness.

• Advanced degree in environmental science, biology, or related field with relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws, Caltrans policies, and mitigation strategy development.
• Experience coordinating with public and private stakeholders and with multiple agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze environmental impacts and develop cost‑effective mitigation strategies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for operating state‑owned vehicles.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and extensive report‑writing experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Technical knowledge in environmental impact assessment, mitigation, and contract management.

Submit a complete application package electronically through Cal Career (). Hard‑copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at the addresses listed below. Final filing date: 1 / 4 / 2026.

Mailing & Drop‑Off Address
Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact – JC‑502742
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Required documents:
State Exam/Employment Application STD 678, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), unofficial transcript(s) or diploma, and other items listed in the application package checklist.

View the full Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees at  ().

Human Resources Contact: Chad Deuschle – (916) 662‑4844 –

Hiring Unit Contact: Craig Wentworth – (909) 501‑5107 –

EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office – (844) 368‑3367 –

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer. Caltrans is committed to drug‑free workplace policy and compliance with all state civil service regulations.