Climate Change Scientist at Department of Transportation Humboldt County, CA

The Climate Change Scientist position at the Department of Transportation in Humboldt County, CA involves supporting climate change coordination, tracking vulnerable assets, and assisting with project documentation. The role requires strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, problem-solving, and maintaining updated inventories of climate-related guidance. While primarily office-based, travel for fieldwork is required, and the position may allow for telework at the discretion of the supervisor.
Climate Change Scientist job at Department of Transportation. Humboldt County, CA. Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Climate Change Branch Supervisor, the incumbent will function as critical support for the unit. The incumbent will support climate change SHOPP coordination-- including identifying, tracking and reporting on vulnerable assets, tracking and reporting climate adaptation work occurring on D1 projects, and coordinating such efforts with asset management. The incumbent will assist with the Climate Change Considerations section of PID and TIPSIS documents, and the creation of feasibility studies reviewing potential solutions for climate vulnerable assets. The incumbent will work with environmental staff to complete the climate change sections of PEAR document, and to provide technical assistance when analyzing climate impacts projects. The Incumbent may help environmental staff with climate change peer review and should be familiar with District 1 climate change concerns, vulnerability assets and relevant technical reports and guidance documents.

The incumbent will also be responsible for solving new problems with innovate approaches and will remain open to new assignments. Incumbent will keep the unit current on all new climate related guidance, maintain inventories, updated at least quarterly, of all guidance, completed/scoped projects, and potential projects. Work will require the development of strong professional relationships with internal—i.e., major damage, maintenance engineering-- and external stakeholders, and facilitate multiple trainings per year for the unit.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Periodic travel is required for fieldwork and training. Incumbent may be required to work overtime and may remain in field locations in rural areas without facilities.
PARF# 01-5-130 / JC-456173
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Environmental Scientist 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 1656 Union Street, Eureka, CA 95501, Humboldt County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.
Special Requirements
• Possession
of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased
vehicle.
• Education: Possession of a bachelor's or advanced degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline. (Admission to a masters or doctoral degree program in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline shall be considered to meet these education qualifications.)

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

The State application (STD. 678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-456173), PARF# 01-5-130, and title of the position (Transportation Engineer, Civil) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

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/TRANSCRIPS, 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 required and must be included.