Permits Coordinator

Caltrans is seeking a Permits Coordinator in San Diego, CA, responsible for assessing environmental impacts of transportation projects for compliance with various environmental laws. The role involves conducting field surveys, analyzing data, and coordinating with professionals to ensure efficient permit submissions. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements based on exam scores and are encouraged to apply through electronic or physical methods. The position emphasizes collaboration with State and Federal agencies.
Job Posting:
Permits Coordinator

Department of Transportation

JC-471553

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Permits Coordinator

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Final Filing Date:
4/9/2025

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Permitting & Environmental Compliance Branch Chief, the Permit Specialist assesses the impacts of transportation projects on biological/ecological resources for permit compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Endangered Species Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other state and federal laws. The Permits Coordinator is responsible for conducting and/or coordinating the necessary field surveys, compiling and analyzing data, and conducting resource analysis for the inclusion into permit applications to various State and Federal agencies. Additionally, the incumbent identifies, quantifies, and analyzes the environmental impacts of transportation projects on environmental resources and formulates mitigation measures to minimize identified impacts upon natural resources. The incumbent coordinates with a diverse group of multidisciplinary professionals internally and externally to ensure consistent and efficient permit submittal and strives to ensure a positive, cooperative relationship with State and Federal Resource Agencies.

PARF 11-5-331 / JC-471553

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

here

and search by typing in the classification title.

T
he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

Caltrans Mission:
Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision:
A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website:

www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy
:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

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 two pages in length, typed in 11-point Arial font, and single-spaced. It should address the following items:
• Describe your knowledge and experience of general permitting trends and permit processes for Army Corps of Engineers section 404 permits, California Department of Fish and Wildlife section 1602 permit, Regional Water Quality Control Board section 401 permit, and Coastal Commission Coastal Development permits.
• Describe your experience reviewing and preparing written correspondence, writing and preparing project reports, studies, white paper analysis proposals, and other environmental science-related technical documents.
• Describe your experience working in a team environment, including but not limited to, conducting studies as a team. Provide examples of how you generated creative ideas to increase efficiency and productivity in a team setting.
• Describe your experience communicating and coordinating with internal and external partners, including preparing and delivering presentations, workshops, and outreach projects.
• Describe your ability to analyze, understand, and evaluate environmental impacts to develop recommendations and solutions for the best possible course of action.

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:

https://www.naces.org/members

or

https://aice-eval.org

.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:
4/9/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana,
CA
92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana,
CA
92705

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM
-
05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that required under "Minimum Qualifications. Experience in management, research, planning, or consultation in environmental programs, demonstrated environmental management skills, and knowledge of broad principles of economics , social science, and political science will be given preference.

Benefits

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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:

Jesse Salinas

(619) 756-2858

Jesse.Salinas@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Alejandra Aguirre

(619) 385-1562

alejandra.aguirre@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)
to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Caltrans EEO Office

(844) 368-3367

Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Applications 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-471553), PARF# 11-5-331 and title of the position (Environmental Scientist) 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/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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.