This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

Under the general direction of the GIS, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment, Environmental Management Systems, Inter-Agency Coastal, Web Services (GNEIS) Office Chief, an Environmental Program Manager I (Managerial), the incumbent serves as the Division's Building Information Modeling for Infrastructure (BIM4I) Program Lead and represents the Division of Environmental Analysis (DEA). As a Senior Environmental Scientist, the BIM4I Program Environmental Lead acts as the statewide point of contact for integrating environmental functions, requirements, and data standards into the Department’s BIM4I Program. The incumbent provides leadership in developing, implementing, and advancing digital environmental workflows, policies, tools, resources and strategic initiatives that support Caltrans’ transition to model-based design with digital files project. In coordination with the GNEIS Office Chief, and DEA management, the incumbent will collaborate with the BIM4I Program on efforts to modernize environmental practices by establishing statewide standards, creating and maintaining digital environmental workflows, collaborating across divisions and districts, and representing Environmental at BIM4I-related committees, events, and workgroups. The position will begin the process of ensuring environmental considerations are fully incorporated into BIM4I strategic planning, project delivery workflows, asset information modeling, data governance, and training programs. Through cross-divisional coordination, the BIM4I Environmental Scientist supports enterprise-wide consistency, compliance with evolving regulatory and digital requirements, and the development of tools, policies, guidance and training that enhance efficiency, data quality, and environmental outcomes across all project delivery phases.

PARF# 43-26-0017 / JC-536261

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) 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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. 

The work environment is fast-paced and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and/or stressful. When in the office, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light.

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.

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Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required
• Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing
• Please follow the instructions below
• failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• SOQ Questions for Senior Environmental Scientist Building Information Modeling for Infrastructure (BIM4I) Position
• 1
• Describe your experience with digital tools, data platforms, or emerging technologies in environmental science or planning
• How could these skills help you support the implementation of BIM4I? 2
• How have you fostered collaboration across disciplines in infrastructure or environmental projects? What methods would you use to encourage effective teamwork with new technology such as BIM4I? 3
• Share an example where your environmental perspective helped identify or reduce risks during project planning or construction
• How might digital solutions or information modeling enhance this process in the future? 4
• What strategies do you use to ensure compliance with environmental regulations when adapting to new technologies? How would you approach this in a BIM4I context?
• 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

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