SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
About The Position
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) is the State regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that appropriate standards are met for the construction, maintenance, and protection of the flood control system that protects life, property, and wildlife habitat in California's vast and diverse Central Valley from the devastating effects of flooding. This position is unique as it serves as the CVFPB's Tribal Liaison facilitating communication and implementing government-to-government consultations, attends Tribal Advisor Meetings regarding land management and policy development, and evaluates CVFPB actions to incorporate strategies and measures into flood management policies and regulations to address the needs of Tribes and Tribal communities. Prior to CVFPB approval of encroachment permits, applications must be reviewed by environmental staff to determine compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Additionally, the CVFPB acts as a lead agency pursuant to CEQA on flood risk reduction projects and compliance with federal and State laws is required. To this end, CVFPB is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to function as a Specialist to be responsible for performing professional scientific work, including: evaluation and review of environmental documents and policies; working with legal counsel to ensure projects approved and decisions made by the CVFPB are in compliance with federal and State environmental laws and policies; and providing formal presentations and written staff reports of recommendations to management and Board Members in publicly noticed meetings. Please familiarize yourself with the complete duties listed on our duty statement prior to applying for this vacancy. More information about the CVFPB organization and mission may be viewed at http://cvfpb.ca.gov. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Requirements
- A valid California Class C driver license is required for field work, site visits and board meetings.
- Must have the ability to ascend and descend embankments with a 2 to 1 slope and be able to work in adverse conditions that may include cold, wet, windy, and muddy conditions.
Nice To Haves
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- experience in the review or preparation of CEQA documents and long-term vegetation management plans, habitat conservation plans, and vegetation planting plans
- familiarity with regulatory permitting processes
- knowledge of tribal and cultural resources
- willingness to work in a team environment
- project management skills
- the ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with a variety of interested parties, Tribal governments and communities, multi-disciplinary employees, and outside agency personnel
- present in a public setting
Responsibilities
- evaluation and review of environmental documents and policies
- working with legal counsel to ensure projects approved and decisions made by the CVFPB are in compliance with federal and State environmental laws and policies
- providing formal presentations and written staff reports of recommendations to management and Board Members in publicly noticed meetings
- facilitating communication and implementing government-to-government consultations
- attending Tribal Advisor Meetings regarding land management and policy development
- evaluating CVFPB actions to incorporate strategies and measures into flood management policies and regulations to address the needs of Tribes and Tribal communities
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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
