Posted: Feb 11, 2026

(JC-506807) Environmental Scientist Generalist/Coordinator

California Department of Transportation - Eureka, CA

Full-time

Application Deadline: N/A

To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=506807

The Senior Specialist Environmental Scientist will be a key member of Environmental Planning at Caltrans District 1. The incumbent will be an environmental team lead on Project Development Teams for the delivery of transportation projects throughout Caltrans District 1. The Senior Specialist Environmental Scientist will be critical in identifying and furthering ways to avoid and minimize environmental impacts and contribute to enhancements within Caltrans District 1. Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) for Environmental Planning, the Senior Specialist Environmental Scientist plans and executes the complex environmental studies required to facilitate project delivery. The incumbent will act as team leader to gather, research, and analyze social, natural, and environmental data for preparation, review, and processing of environmental documents considering the impacts of transportation projects as mandated by federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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