Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Division Chief for the Division of Environmental Planning (DEP), a Principal Transportation Planner, the Environmental Program Manager I (Managerial) serves as Office Chief for the Division of Environmental Planning. In this capacity, incumbent oversees the development of comprehensive environmental studies, permit compliance, and fulfillment of mitigation commitments. The incumbent manages the Office's resources/budgets and staffing needs; reviews environmental documents, technical reports, plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and other records for accuracy and compliance with local, state and federal laws. The Office Chief represents the District in matters of statewide significance. The Office Chief may also serve as Acting Division Chief when delegated. The incumbent attends and participates in meetings, conferences, and workshops to confer, advise, learn, and share technical and administrative information about project delivery and environmental compliance, as carried out by the offices to ensure it is meeting its mandated requirements and strategic objectives, as well as preparing the office to meet forthcoming statutory, regulatory, legislative and program changes.

Pending Department of Finance Approval

PARF# 07-26-0297 / JC-527579

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (MANAGERIAL)  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 100 S Main St Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Based on public health guidance, the incumbent may telework or conduct office work. When in the office, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. The incumbent may be required to travel throughout the state and to other Districts, attend off-site meetings and conferences and be subject to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays, including lifting and carrying their own luggage, computer equipment and other materials.

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.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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 Application 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

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Night shift

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