Senior Mitigation Biologist

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief of the Office of Biological Studies Office, an Environmental Program Manager I, the Senior Environmental Scientist/Senior Mitigation Biologist, is an advanced journey-level scientist negotiating complex permitting with state and federal environmental agencies with special focus on transportation mitigation; helps develop guidance, direction and expertise for district staff in the identification, analysis and appropriate cost-effective mitigation and enhancement measures in accordance with scientific principles and compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and

regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Identifies and implements programmatic approaches for biological resource permitting. The incumbent will act as an advisor to the Chief of the Biological Studies Office.

PARF# 43-27-0004 / JC-528937

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) 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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The work environment is fast-paced, busy and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and/or stressful. The incumbent may be required to travel to district offices or other meeting facilities, and/or to the sites of proposed projects. In the field, the incumbent, may experience all climatic conditions, including rain or snow. Proposed project sites and/or constructions sites may be loud, dusty, and dirty and may include rugged terrain. While at their base of operation, employees will work in climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• 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 a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 

Please provide your responses to the qualifications below, in 12-point font, on no more than two full pages.

1). Experience and knowledge of working on project permitting that requires state or federal biological compensatory mitigation.

2). Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally, with state and federal resources agencies, and local partners.

3). Demonstrated working knowledge of Caltrans project development process and policies.

4). Ability to communicate effectively, in-person, virtually, and in writing. Ability to present information in a public meeting forum.

5). Ability to formulate plans, mentor staff on deliverables, track progress, and ensure completion of goals, strategies, and assignments.

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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.