ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

State of California • Sacramento, CA

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic team of conservation-minded scientists working to protect fish and wildlife resources in the coniferous forests of the Sierra Nevada (covering counties: Plumas, Butte, Sierra, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Alpine, Amador and Calaveras), or the Coastal Mountain Range in Lake County? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Timberland Conservation and Fire Resiliency Program is seeking a motivated professional to work as an Environmental Scientist reviewing and evaluating Timber Harvest Plans,Timber Emergencies and Exemptions, and Vegetation Management Plans. This position also works in close collaboration with other Environmental Scientists and Senior Environmental Scientists, and with other state agencies as part of an interdisciplinary review team and may act as the staff lead and may provide consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public. Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), and as a member of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (Department) North Central Region (Region 2) Timberland Conservation and Fire Resiliency Program, the incumbent is responsible for conducting identified activities related to the Forest Practice Rules, the Department's Lake and Streambed Alteration Program (LSA), the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other laws, regulations, and Department policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of biological resources. The incumbent represents the Region and may act as the staff lead and provide consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state, and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public. Public contacts made in the course of this work are sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Skills: Good analytical, interpersonal, public presentation, communication, and writing skills; adept use of interest-based negotiation; and routine use of computer programs including text processing, spreadsheets, databases, web applications, and on-line sourcing of information.
• Special Personal Characteristics: A high degree of personal initiative, dependability, professionalism, and integrity is expected. The incumbent is open to feedback on performance; is able to adapt to changing challenges; and demonstrates empathy and understanding of stakeholders' interests.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to work independently and in a team setting; communicate politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with members of the public; demonstrate excellent listening skills and effective negotiation skills; and work effectively in a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• reviewing and evaluating Timber Harvest Plans,Timber Emergencies and Exemptions, and Vegetation Management Plans
• works in close collaboration with other Environmental Scientists and Senior Environmental Scientists, and with other state agencies as part of an interdisciplinary review team
• may act as the staff lead and may provide consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public
• conducting identified activities related to the Forest Practice Rules, the Department's Lake and Streambed Alteration Program (LSA), the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other laws, regulations, and Department policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of biological resources
• represents the Region and may act as the staff lead and provide consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state, and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees