Job Description

Job Description and Duties

As an interdisciplinary-team member, the incumbent performs a variety of professional scientific office and field work in support of archaeological studies and project effects analysis pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other applicable state and federal regulations. The incumbent is responsible for gathering data on cultural resource management issues; performing preliminary environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies; preparing reports; preparing routine correspondence; answering questions from the public; participating in multi-disciplinary project teams; developing mitigation strategies; preparing regulatory and compliance documents; and do other related work.

This position is under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), in the North Region Office of Environmental Planning and is characterized by independent development and use of techniques and methodologies to complete assigned work.

Applies scientific principles to actively manage the cultural resource aspects of projects, including contributing to the development of project descriptions, project schedules and risk registers. Conducts field surveys and prepares written technical reports on cultural resources within the area of potential effects for transportation projects. Using the most complex study methodologies pertaining to cultural resource compliance, the incumbent will identify and evaluate cultural resources for the National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources, as part of the project delivery process; prepare written analysis of such resources to aid in development of modal and design alternatives for projects; assists with the identification and analysis of impacts of projects on cultural resources; and, in consultation with the project team, tribal governments, stakeholders and the public, develops and recommends avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures to ensure successful compliance with Federal and California environmental laws, rules, regulations and requirements.

PARF# 03-5-230 / JC- 464003

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Environmental Scientist  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 703 B Street, Marysville, CA, Yuba County

Emp loyee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. Base of operation is the Marysville office; however, some fieldwork requires ability to work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions and traverse rugged terrain. Employees will have to frequently travel to offices and field locations throughout the North Region. Overnight travel and overtime may be required.

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 h ired 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 state owned or leased vehicles.

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 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.

Job Tags

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