ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Position Details Job Code #: JC-528502 Position #(s): 538-201-4711-XXX Working Title: Associate CEQA Environmental Planner Classification: ASSOCIATE

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

Salary Range: $7,328.00 - $9,178.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

$4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A

$5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B

$6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C

# of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Department Website: Job Description And Duties In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities. Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification. Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent will function as an Associate Environmental Planner in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Unit within the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, Headquarters Office. The incumbent will be responsible for determining whether or not proposed projects within the Division are subject to CEQA, and for preparing and/or reviewing environmental documents, required notices, and any additional documentation as required by CEQA. This includes working independently to research, analyze, and assess the most difficult and complex environmental documents pursuant to CEQA, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proposed projects meet the procedural and substantive requirements of CEQA. Eligibility Information If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR's website to review the exam bulletin. Associate Environmental Planner - Exam Environmental Planner - Exam Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Education Information If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File. Special Requirements This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code. Application Deadline Final Filing Date: 9/1/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Conservation