The bulletin announcing the examination below is amended as follows:


THE FINAL FILE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 22, 2014


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THIS IS A CALTRANS PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION IN WHICH LATERAL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:

THIS EXAMINATION IS FOR DESIGNATED MANAGERIAL POSITIONS.

CLASSIFICATION: SUPERVISING ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
POSITION TITLE: CHIEF, OFFICE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE/PERMITS
SALARY: $6779 - $7698
LOCATION: DISTRICT 4 – OAKLAND

FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 30, 2014 (AMENDED: THE FINAL FILE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 22, 2014)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIS
Under the general direction of the Deputy District Director, Environmental Planning, a Career Executive Assignment (C.E.A.) A, the incumbent serves as Chief, Office of Biological Sciences and Permits. The incumbent oversees major environmental planning analyses by managing and coordinating the activities of a multidisciplinary staff responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring natural sciences, permits and mitigations. Reviews environmental documents, technical reports, natural sciences studies, plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and other studies for accuracy and compliance with local, state and federal laws. Represents the office in natural sciences, permits, and mitigations of statewide significance. Plans, organizes and directs the activities of a team functioning as a Caltrans permit liaison to resource agencies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Plans, organizes and directs transportation projects in all of the San Francisco Bay Area counties, identifying environmental impacts.

-Coordinates and directs staff to develop, implement and monitor natural sciences, and environmental permits and mitigations.

-Reviews all technical environmental documents and Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) to determine accuracy and compliance with local, state and federal laws.

-Directs staff in researching, preparing, developing, implementing and monitoring natural sciences, permits and mitigations studies necessary for transportation projects.

-Oversees the development of mitigation measures to minimize the environmental impacts of transportation projects.

-Streamlines project delivery.

-Provides assistance to environmental coordinators to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws throughout the construction process.

-Advises senior district management on environmental, biological and permit use issues and strategies for mitigation on major transportation projects.

-Coordinates with consultants in the review of environmental technical work as it relates to natural science studies.

-Ensures proper use of contracting procedures, providing oversight on consultant work and accuracy of accounting for consultant contracts.

-Directs the preparation of requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, consultant contracts and other outsourced documents for the office.

-Conducts interviews with prospective contractors and recommends the award of contracts.

-Represents Caltrans in coordination activities with appropriate state, federal, and local agencies and the academic community.

-Coordinates project activities with other divisions, districts, local agencies, resource agencies and department headquarters as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Either I

One year of experience in the California state service performing the more difficult and complex work on special environmental projects or research studies as an in-house consultant; or managing an interdisciplinary team preparing environmental studies and preparing environmental documents in a class at a level equivalent to that of Senior Environmental Planner.

Or II

Experience: Five years of experience in conducting comprehensive environmental studies of statewide significance and preparing environmental documents, at least one year of which must have been equivalent in level to work performed by a Senior Environmental Planner in the California state service.

and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a

year-for-year basis.)


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of supervision and personnel management; differences of impacts of multimodal forms of transportation on the environment; methods of administering environmental projects and programs; Caltran's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the processes available to meet the Equal Employment Opportuntiy Program objectives; methods of planning, organizing, directing and controlling major statewide differences in, and uses of, multimodal forms of transportation considering various environmental factors.

Ability to: Coordinate environmental investigations of proposed projects; review and evaluate local plans in relation to statewide environmental interests; incorporate the input of interested groups and agencies into the environmental planning and analysis process; supervise others in their work; solicit necessary expertise to complete environmental studies or meet project goals; effectively contribute to the Caltran's Equal Employment Opportuntiy Program objectives; supervise and direct the activities of others; participate as a witness in local hearings.

POSITION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS/EVALUATION CRITERIA:

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following position specific qualifications will be evaluated:

-Demonstrated knowledge of Caltrans' major activity areas and organization, Caltrans policies, and financial constraints; specific knowledge of environmental/engineering project development process and all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

-Demonstrated experience with principles and practices of project management and its relationship to managing the environmental planning of projects, resource management and organizational development.

-Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supervisory and management skills and responsibilities including workload balancing, employee safety, employee development, equal employment opportunity policies and employee conduct and discipline.

-Demonstrated ability to set performance measures to assure accountability.

-Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners and customers; participate in public forums; represent the Department; and serve in a consulting and coordinating capacity with other departmental functional areas.

-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; includes group presentations and effective negotiating skills.

- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues requiring coordination and concurrence with Headquarters and Legal staff.

-Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team to complete tasks and projects consistent with the Department’s goals.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
This examination process provides for position specific examining and selection of the most qualified managerial candidates. Job-selection criteria specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification will be applied. All candidates who meet the qualifications may compete for the vacant position. An evaluation of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), Statement of Qualifications, and interview will be used to rate candidates. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. A pool of candidates will be created for the specific position identified on this bulletin which will include the ranking of each candidate. Candidates will be notified in writing of their examination results.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested applicants must submit:

-An original, signed State application (STD. 678), which includes civil service titles and dates of experience. The application should specify the classification; position title and the following MSP number: 14MSP26.

- Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

-A Statement of Qualifications is a discussion of the candidate’s experience that would qualify him/her for this position. The Statement should be no more than two pages in length and should address each of the Position Specific Qualifications listed on this examination announcement.

- Resumes are optional and do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

-Effective January 1, 2009, Government Code Section 18991 was enacted which permits persons retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty to apply for Special Examination & Appointment (SEA) Program examinations, for which he/she meets the minimum qualifications. Persons applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of their DD214 with their Examination Application (STD. 678).

State application and Statement of Qualifications must be received or postmarked by the final file date of June 30, 2014. Interagency mail
received after this date will NOT be accepted.

The State application and Statement of Qualifications are to be submitted to:

Department of Transportation
ATTN: Barbara White (14MSP26)
1727 30th Street, MS-90
Sacramento, CA 95816

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAMINATION.

Questions regarding this examination process should be directed to Barbara White at (916) 227-7513.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
If you have a disability and wish to participate in one of our testing services, programs, or activities and require a specific accommodation, please mark the appropriate box for Question #2 on the Examination and/or Employment Application form. You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

For individuals with disabilities, this document may be available upon request in alternate formats. To obtain an alternate format, please write to the California Department of Transportation, Office of Examinations and Special Programs, 1727 30th Street, MS-90, Sacramento, CA 95816 or contact us by phone at (916) 227-7858. TTY users contact the California Relay Service at 711.

Supervising Environmental Planner
JX10-4719-14MSP26
Final File Date: June 30, 2014
Bulletin Release: June 10, 2014
Department of Transportation