Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Vehicle Miles Traveled Program Staff
Job Control: JC-486027
Classification: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Annual Salary: $90,672.00 - $122,652.00
Apply by: 8/25/2025
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"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."
About the Position:
Under the direction of the vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) Reduction Program Manager, an Environmental Program Manager, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) works within the Sustainability Program as the VMT Program Staff to help advance the Department's sustainability goals, with a focus on reducing VMT. The incumbent is responsible for developing and recommending statewide procedures and instructions related to environmental requirements for project planning, programming, and delivery with a focus on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), project initiation document scoping, and sustainable transportation as they relate to Senate Bill 743 and the analysis of VMT. Technical skills and/or a solid knowledge of data collection and reporting, project development, and planning processes are desirable. Caltrans Sustainability values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates the unique voices of our employees. Sustainability believes diversity inspires innovative solutions to strengthen our work for the people, planet, and prosperity of California.
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