SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

State of California•Sacramento, CA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be the lead on permitting complex projects in the Central Region's Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Program. This position will work within a regional team that handles review and permitting of projects affecting lakes and streams, including those related to development, maintenance, infrastructure, mitigation or restoration activity, and resource extraction activities. Work includes application review and writing of LSA Agreements. The position will develop contacts within the region and in statewide wildlife, fisheries, conservation engineering, and other regulatory programs, to assist in evaluating impacts and developing measures to protect fish and wildlife resources. The position also addresses compliance of issued LSA Agreements and works with CDFW law enforcement to assess impacts from unpermitted activities and to develop notices and reporting that helps facilitate cases and remediation efforts. Work will include compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act for compliance in LSA permitting, and may include work in the development of California Environmental Quality environmental documents with a CDFW-contracted consultant. The position will also lend their expertise to staff in other programs and provide mentoring and training to lower level scientific staff. This position is often the first contact a prospective applicant or other member of the public has with CDFW, and also works routinely with professionals who represent project applicants.

Requirements

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)
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
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.
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.
In two pages or less, using 12-point Arial font and standard margins, in your own words please provide a Statement of Qualifications summarizing the relevant work and educational experience that qualify you for this senior level position, according to the duty statement and Desirable Qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Have knowledge or experience with terrestrial or aquatic biology, stream ecology, and/or fisheries ecology
Have ability to assess impacts to lakes and streams and associated fish, wildlife, and plants in the stream and the vicinity
Be detail-oriented
Have strong analytical skills
Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently
Maintain a positive attitude
Be able to understand and integrate specific direction regarding regulatory procedure
Lead discussions with staff and other professionals
Enjoy working in a multidisciplinary group and inspire confidence within working relationships
Be able to work independently and take appropriate initiative
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Provide excellent customer service
Be proficient with word processing and spreadsheet computer software to write, format, and proofread documents.

Responsibilities

Lead on permitting complex projects in the Central Region's Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Program.
Work within a regional team that handles review and permitting of projects affecting lakes and streams.
Application review and writing of LSA Agreements.
Develop contacts within the region and in statewide wildlife, fisheries, conservation engineering, and other regulatory programs, to assist in evaluating impacts and developing measures to protect fish and wildlife resources.
Address compliance of issued LSA Agreements and works with CDFW law enforcement to assess impacts from unpermitted activities and to develop notices and reporting that helps facilitate cases and remediation efforts.
Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act for compliance in LSA permitting
Work in the development of California Environmental Quality environmental documents with a CDFW-contracted consultant.
Lend their expertise to staff in other programs and provide mentoring and training to lower level scientific staff.
Routinely work with professionals who represent project applicants.

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