Air, Noise, Haz-Waste, Water, and Paleontology Coordinator
Department of Transportation
JC-488135 - Air, Noise, Haz-Waste, Water, and Paleontology Coordinator
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $12,215.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/1/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist or Senior Landscape Architect, the incumbent will provide environmental engineering support concerning water quality, air quality, noise, and hazardous waste. The employee performs a variety of tasks related to the determination, mitigation, cleanup, and avoidance of known or potential soil and groundwater contamination, investigations of potential underground infrastructure, and hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements. Conduct field surveys and surface sampling to locate, evaluate and make recommendations regarding contaminated media and paleontological resources in relationship to capital improvement projects. Minor Program projects, maintenance activities and facilities, and expansion or relinquishment of Caltrans' operating right of way. Acts as Task Manager of hazardous waste task orders as related to project development and construction activities and District facility management. The duties of Engineering Geologist will typically be more difficult than the duties of other classifications. The duties of a licensed Engineering Geologist will typically be more difficult and periodically require exercise of professional judgment, including the use of their engineering seal. Travel is required. Must possess a valid California Driver's License when using a state owned or leased vehicle. Registration as a Professional Geologist is preferred.
PARF# 09-6-064 / JC-488135
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Engineering Geologist 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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Position located at 500 S. Main Street, Bishop, Inyo County.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488135
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: Air, Noise, Haz-Waste, Water, and Paleontology Coordinator
Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
$9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C
$9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Inyo County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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:
Director's EEO Policy Statement:
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
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.
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: 9/1/2025
Department of Transportation
JC-488135 - Air, Noise, Haz-Waste, Water, and Paleontology Coordinator
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $12,215.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/1/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist or Senior Landscape Architect, the incumbent will provide environmental engineering support concerning water quality, air quality, noise, and hazardous waste. The employee performs a variety of tasks related to the determination, mitigation, cleanup, and avoidance of known or potential soil and groundwater contamination, investigations of potential underground infrastructure, and hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements. Conduct field surveys and surface sampling to locate, evaluate and make recommendations regarding contaminated media and paleontological resources in relationship to capital improvement projects. Minor Program projects, maintenance activities and facilities, and expansion or relinquishment of Caltrans' operating right of way. Acts as Task Manager of hazardous waste task orders as related to project development and construction activities and District facility management. The duties of Engineering Geologist will typically be more difficult than the duties of other classifications. The duties of a licensed Engineering Geologist will typically be more difficult and periodically require exercise of professional judgment, including the use of their engineering seal. Travel is required. Must possess a valid California Driver's License when using a state owned or leased vehicle. Registration as a Professional Geologist is preferred.
PARF# 09-6-064 / JC-488135
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Engineering Geologist 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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Position located at 500 S. Main Street, Bishop, Inyo County.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488135
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: Air, Noise, Haz-Waste, Water, and Paleontology Coordinator
Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
$9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C
$9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Inyo County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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:
Director's EEO Policy Statement:
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
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.
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: 9/1/2025
Job ID: 489565203
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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