SCIENTIFIC AID

Environmental Management Assistant

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner or a Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, with general direction of an Associate Environmental Planner or an Environmental Scientist, the incumbent will perform environmental management related duties gaining experience and training in the environmental field. A valid driver license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Revegetation Site Development and Maintenance: Assist Environmental Planning staff with completing vegetation planting and maintenance projects by using hand tools to prepare planting areas, install plants, install protective fences and cages, remove weeds and repair erosion. The incumbent will also collect native plant materials, irrigate plants and may occasionally direct work crews in the field.

Field Surveys/Data Collection: Assist Environmental Planning staff with a wide range of field surveys that may include wetland delineations, botanical/biological surveys, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) missions, and environmental compliance. Data Entry and Management: Assist Environmental Planning staff with entering data, developing reports, and verifying data. The incumbent will also assist Caltrans staff in QA/QC of data, electronic file organization, management, archiving and project close out.

JC-532222 / 03-27-0357 Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours per 9 month period. Scientific Aid classification is a non-testing classification.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.