ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) and in accordance with contract R1083009 for personnel services between California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Department of Water Resources, (DWR) the incumbent works in the North Central Region's (NCR) Habitat Conservation (HabCon) Program to support the DWR with planning, permitting, and implementation for flood maintenance and management programs and projects. More specifically, the incumbent will oversee (1) DWR's maintenance and flood management permitting including processing Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreements and Incidental Take Permits and Consistency Determinations for compliance with the California Endangered Species Act (CESA); (2) environmental review, planning, and scoping by reviewing environmental documents for maintenance and flood management projects and providing input and assistance with biological conservation needs for targeted biological resources associated with the flood management system; and (3) systemwide planning in discussions and providing technical input on Systemwide Planning and Regional Permitting Strategies for watersheds, river corridor management plans, and other regional programs to implement the Central Valley Flood Projection Plan and its Conservation Strategy. The incumbent will work directly with special-status species including but not limited to giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas), Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni), various runs of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus). Link to Environmental Scientist Exam: CalCareers You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft office software up to eight hours a day
Complete office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations
Attend meetings and conference calls
Must be able to occasionally work unusual and/or long hours on short notice, occasional attendance at evening public meetings
This position requires field work that may require travel of up to three or more hours each way including overnight travel
Travel frequently (20-30%)
Spend multiple days in the field assessing habitat conditions in adverse weather or terrain
Walking in and through rural terrain where DWR projects occur
Hiking over rough terrain with no vehicle access
Operating a 4-wheel drive vehicle off highway, over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain on a weekly basis
Operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) occasionally
A valid Driver's License is required to drive on official state business in order to drive to project sites
Work schedules may include early mornings and late nights
This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff on certain occasions
This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License
Must maintain a clean driving record
The selected candidate may be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.
A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to act independently with guidance from senior staff, work well in a team setting; apply open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact; maintain professional personal appearance; reliability and keenness of observation.
Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully engage in teamwork, and a desire to coordinate with other staff with their technical and professional development. A sound degree of personal initiative, environmental and work ethic, and team orientation.

Responsibilities

DWR's maintenance and flood management permitting including processing Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreements and Incidental Take Permits and Consistency Determinations for compliance with the California Endangered Species Act (CESA)
Environmental review, planning, and scoping by reviewing environmental documents for maintenance and flood management projects and providing input and assistance with biological conservation needs for targeted biological resources associated with the flood management system
Systemwide planning in discussions and providing technical input on Systemwide Planning and Regional Permitting Strategies for watersheds, river corridor management plans, and other regional programs to implement the Central Valley Flood Projection Plan and its Conservation Strategy

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