Environmental Climate Action and Equity Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Chief for Environmental Engineering, Planning, & Management, the incumbent is responsible for developing, recommending, and establishing procedures and instructions related to climate change (greenhouse gas emissions, and adaptation/sea-level rise), Induced Demand/VMT, Equity/Environmental Justice, and future new initiatives in support of district environmental generalists for preparation of environmental documents. This position requires the development of procedures and instructions related to environmental requirements for project planning, programming, and delivery with a focus on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In this capacity, the incumbent will research state and national trends and cutting-edge practices in environmental planning and writes memos, guidance, and deliver training. This position requires a broad environmental planning background including varied experience in and knowledge of transportation characteristics, issues and planning and project delivery concepts, and the Department’s major activities.

PARF 10-26-0066 / JC-522681

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Planner 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. The Senior Environmental Planner Exam is located here:

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1976 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Stockton, San Joaquin County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a reposting of JC-510647. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

The work environmental is fast-paced, busy, and requires considerable flexibility in managing one’s 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. While traveling, the incumbent may experience all climatic conditions, including rain. While at the base of operation, the employee will work in a climate controlled office under natural and artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the indoor 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.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 page, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement, the Classification Specifications, and the Minimum Qualifications. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Applications 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.
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  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.