I applied through other source. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Caltrans (Marysville, CA)
Interview
The process began with an online "test" (questionnaire) regarding qualifications to place you on an eligibility list. Received 95% and was ranked in the first list of eligibility. Received call for interview about 2-3 months later. Interview panel of 2 with a series of 6 questions asked. The questions were fairly general discussing qualifications, experience in team setting, ability to multitask, writing skills, & a reiteration of why you're a good fit for the position. As you speak your answers they write and don't say very much or ask many follow up questions to your responses. The questions are also there for you to read along as they ask.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Upon reconstruction of a bridge over a river what types of issues/impacts would you expect to encounter, what types of documents would you need to prepare, what would be your role(s)/responsibilities in the project
Very extensive and very comprehensive interview. There is a writing section and a panel interview. It does take a while to get a call for an interview. Definitely need to study for this interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself including scenarios and how you would resolve them as an environmental planner.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Caltrans (Fresno, CA) in Feb 2022
Interview
Webex interview with a panel of three senior environmental planners at Caltrans. They all seemed to be very serious prior to the interview, so I felt a bit intimidated. After the interview was complete they opened up a bit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Why do you want to work for Caltrans?
2. What is the duty statement?
3. There is a project that has the possibility to have significant impacts, what type of studies or environmental documentation will you prepare?
4. There is a project getting stalled by someone involved, how do you try to approach facilitating the project?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Caltrans in Sep 2021
Interview
Had 2 interviews. 1st was over zoom then the second was in person. Very relaxed and casual interview. Great people to talk to. First interview was more thought based and second interview was more about who you are.
