Environmental Manager (Environmental Program Manager I (Managerial))

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy District 9 Director for Planning and Environmental the incumbent serves as the manager of all functions of the Environmental office. 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 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 Environmental Manager represents the District in matters of statewide significance, and may also serves as Acting Deputy District Director 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 office, 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. PARF #09-27-0064/ JC-537390 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to explore the Caltrans Career Compass, a helpful tool designed for candidates to understand and succeed in applying for positions with the State of California. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. 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. • Please provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your leadership ability in managing people, projects, and programs. Include details on what specific actions you implemented to foster personnel growth and development, and innovation. • Provide specific examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to communicate, collaborate, and engage with community groups, agencies, and elected officials that resulted in positive outcomes. • Describe your experience ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations for complex projects, including preparing or reviewing environmental documents and coordinating with stakeholders. 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. Please redact birth dates and social security numbers 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: Broad knowledge of California and Federal environmental regulatory and resource management laws, regulations, plans, programs, and policies relating to Caltrans' Mission; basic principles of land, water, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources research; principles of ecology, resource management, hydrology, and geology; statistical methodologies; land-use practices with reference to the general effect on human health, natural resources, and the environment; effects of hazardous and non-hazardous waste material and their interactions on water quality and the environment; basic principles of risk assessment and risk management; concepts employed in a variety of disciplines including environmental planning, economics, environmental engineering, and resource management.