SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

State of California•Sacramento, CA

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic team of conservation-minded scientists working to protect water, fish, and wildlife resources in the San Francisco Bay Area? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Water Rights Program is seeking a motivated professional to work as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to engage in the State Water Board's water right process via review, analysis, and comment on new water rights applications, development of conditions for water right permits and licenses, as well as any proposed changes to existing water rights. This position applies science through the identification of studies, surveys, and data needs required for evaluation of baseline conditions associated with water projects, development of bypass flows and other conditions necessary to protect fish and wildlife resources, and development of terms and conditions to protect public trust resources for water transfer change petitions. The incumbent works in close collaboration with other Environmental Scientists and Senior Environmental Scientists, and with other state agencies. Under the direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent represents the region and provides 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. Performance of specified activities will require an in-depth knowledge of administrative procedures, Department policies, applicable environmental laws and regulations, and ecological principles to protect fish and wildlife resources. Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary. Problem-solving, organizational skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork are essential. Fieldwork in rugged terrain is required. In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam. Class Title: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)/Exam Bulletin This position may be filled in the following counties: Napa, Solano, Sonoma, San Joaquin County. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of administrative procedures, Department policies, applicable environmental laws and regulations, and ecological principles to protect fish and wildlife resources
Strong written and oral communication skills
Problem-solving, organizational skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork
Fieldwork in rugged terrain is required
Valid Class C Driver's License
Must maintain a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to act independently
Maintain a positive attitude and consistent quality of work during times when workload is heavy and under pressure
Demonstrate confidence in abilities and decisions
Maintain professional demeanor at all times
Work cooperatively with and direct others
Possess an understanding of techniques and methodologies related to collecting, organizing, compiling, reporting and disseminating biological and environmental data
Effective writing skills, including grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and composition
Strong written and oral communication skills
Work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to follow direction from superiors
Work cooperatively with other Department program staff, and federal, state, and non-governmental organization partners
Communicate effectively with superiors and coworkers
Strong interpersonal skills are highly desirable
Work experience in hydrology, water resource management, environmental policy, hydrogeology, fisheries, wildlife, or other type of biological science
Experience in environmental permitting and/or implementing environmental laws and regulations

Responsibilities

Engage in the State Water Board's water right process via review, analysis, and comment on new water rights applications
Development of conditions for water right permits and licenses, as well as any proposed changes to existing water rights
Identification of studies, surveys, and data needs required for evaluation of baseline conditions associated with water projects
Development of bypass flows and other conditions necessary to protect fish and wildlife resources
Development of terms and conditions to protect public trust resources for water transfer change petitions
Represent the region and provides consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public

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