SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
About The Position
Under general supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (supervisory), the incumbent independently identify problems, develop courses of action, and conduct critical and/or sensitive scientific investigations and studies and may prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance to the Department, and do other related work. Incumbents may be assigned lead responsibility for a specific project, program function, or area of expertise. Analyzes project impacts on biotic resources and works to design compensatory measures as appropriate. Completes technical reports for biological sufficiency as input to environmental documents. Ensures biological reports and or permits for projects are delivered within schedule and budget. Manages resource and regulatory agency permit determinations and negotiates permits and agreements for projects as applicable with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. Manages permit amendments; review of project specifications, plans and estimates; agency site visits and other related agency concerns. The person in this position may act as Office Chief, when designated, during the Chief's absence.
Requirements
- Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Independently identify problems, develop courses of action, and conduct critical and/or sensitive scientific investigations and studies
- Prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance to the Department
- Analyze project impacts on biotic resources and works to design compensatory measures as appropriate
- Complete technical reports for biological sufficiency as input to environmental documents
- Ensure biological reports and or permits for projects are delivered within schedule and budget
- Manage resource and regulatory agency permit determinations and negotiates permits and agreements for projects as applicable with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
- Manage permit amendments; review of project specifications, plans and estimates; agency site visits and other related agency concerns
- Act as Office Chief, when designated, during the Chief's absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
