ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (ARCHEOLOGY)

Department of Transportation

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING

JC-84112 - ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (ARCHEOLOGY)

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2017

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Job Description and Duties

Multiple positions may be filled. This vacancy is subject to budgetary constraints.

Will also consider Environmental Planner (Archaeology)

Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Planner, the incumbent is an interdisciplinary team member who participates in transportation systems planning and project development; prepares environmental analysis of proposed projects and modal and design alternatives; identifies environmental impacts of transportation systems, corridors and projects and formulates measures to mitigate impacts; conducts archeological surveys and site evaluations; prepares, reviews and processes environmental clearance documents for transportation systems plans and projects in compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal laws, regulations and policies; reviews environmental documents of local, State and Federal agencies; oversees consultants carrying out environmental document preparation and technical work; and prepares inventories and analyses of existing and future environmental conditions. The incumbent coordinates with outside agencies, the public, Native American Communities and Caltrans; and participates as a departmental representative on environmental issues at inter or intradepartmental meetings, public or private meetings and hearings. The incumbent must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with various local partners and interested parties involved with District 5 projects.

Working Conditions

Position(s) is located in San Luis Obispo County, CA.

Work will be done in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. While in the field, the Incumbent may be exposed to a variety of hazardous and/or unpleasant field conditions, including wet, rainy, cold, or hot weather. Hard hat, safety vest or approved safety shirt, and eye protection must be worn at all times in the field. Occasional overtime, travel, and overnight stays will be required.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

Statement of Qualifications 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.  The SOQ should be one-page in length, 12 point font.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2017

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.

Required Application Documents

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

• Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications 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.  The SOQ should be one-page in length, 12 point font.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

• Human Resources Contact:
  Caltrans DHR Contact
  (916) 227-5183
• Hiring Unit Contact:
  Stephanie Smith
  (559) 445-6444
  stephanie.smith@dot.ca.gov
• Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.EEO Contact:
  Caltrans EEO Office
  (844) 368-3367
  Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
• California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-84112), PARF #29-8-031 and title of the position Associate Environmental Planner (Archeology) will also consider Environmental Planner (Archeology), on the State application (STD. 678) form. The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.

Electronic applications through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer Account, please mail a hard copy of the application to the following address:

Department of Transportation
Certification Services MS-86
P.O. Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

ATTN: AG, Human Resources Contact

If you are unable to apply through your CalCaeer Account or submit your application by mail you may hand deliver your application, and any applicable or required documents, to:

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
Department of Transportation, Division of Human Resources
1727 30^th Street, MS-90
Sacramento, CA 95816

You may hand deliver your documents Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

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.