Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist-Supervisory leading the Cultural Studies Unit, the Senior Environmental Planner (Specialist)-District Native American Coordinator (DNAC) is responsible for developing cultural resource studies as well as, reviewing and/or identifying potential effects of transportation projects on tribal heritage. The DNAC serves as the key point of contact for tribal cultural, environmental, and historical preservation considerations. A background in Cultural Resource Studies is desired.

PARF 11-5-089/JC-461095

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.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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.

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Working Conditions

Position Located in San Diego County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Work is normally conducted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM in a professional office atmosphere under fluorescent and/or incandescent lighting. Office temperatures are normally controlled with heating and/or air conditioning set to accommodate the comfort level of most of the workers, except when energy conservation measures may be required. The office environment requires conduct appropriate for a small office setting with modular office cubicles. Awareness and consideration of other office employees are essential. Field activities will be conducted as needed and under a wide variation in weather conditions and climates including extreme temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Occasional public hearings and meetings in board or conference room atmospheres may involve working and traveling before or after hours to attend these meetings and to set up or take down displays and equipment. This position will require some travel to the work site or meeting location and overnight stay for limited periods of time (normally one to three working days but no more than five consecutive working days at any one time).

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.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be considered for an interview. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. The SOQ must be no more than there pages in length, typed in 11-point Arial font, and single-spaced. It should address the following items separately and in order:

1. Please provide your educational background including, but not limited to Environmental Planning or Environmental Sciences. Please list any related training sessions, field schools, skills, hardware, and/or software.
2. Please provide examples that demonstrate your professional experience in the field of archaeology (California and/or Great Basin), including writing archaeological reports and cultural resource compliance documents, as well as California field surveying experience.
3. Please provide examples that demonstrate your professional knowledge and experience in working with cultural resource laws and regulations (Federal, State, and/or local and regional ordinances).
4. Please provide examples that demonstrate your ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local leaders and representatives; and your ability to facilitate communications and coordination among various functional units, as well as external partners, on matters that affect tribal communities.
5. Provide examples that demonstrate your ability to organize and execute work that meets organizational goals and objectives while meeting quality standards, following organizational processes, and demonstrating continuous commitments.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

A background in Cultural Resource Studies is desired.

Knowledge of:

Methods of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities regarding environmental documentation as they relate to Cultural resource law, regulations, and guidelines; State and Federal environmental laws and regulations; State, federal, and local laws related to Native American consultation; principles and techniques behind planning for the conservation and preservation of cultural resources; effective communication, report and correspondence writing; trends in environmental assessment and mitigation; project development and programming processes; general principles and techniques of research and statistical analysis; communication skills for purposes of data gathering; techniques and methods of evaluating environmental impacts; principles and techniques of supervision and personnel management, budget development and resource management.

Ability to:

Independently identify problems, develop courses of action, and conduct critical and/or sensitive investigations and studies; prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance as they pertain to cultural studies and Native American consultation. Able to analyze environmental situations accurately and develop cost-effective strategies for resolving problems; gather and analyze data; prepare written reports; work effectively with others as an interdisciplinary team member; conduct interviews for data gathering; apply general techniques for ensuring public participation in the planning process; able to identify and resolve difficult environmental and transportation problems; appraise the relative priority of on-going projects; develop technically sound alternatives and solutions which includes developing new approaches, policy and procedural changes and revisions; and to provide thorough and complete work. Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to prepare and make oral presentations, to oversee and prepare comprehensive reports and concise written materials.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

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

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