SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

State of California•Sacramento, CA

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Would you like to directly inform how the State of California manages water and habitat restoration? Come join us and take a lead role in the recovery of native San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Bay-Delta) fish species. California Department of Fish and Wildlife has one vacant Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position in the Water Branch as the lead for providing scientific fisheries information, policy, and planning guidance for the development and implementation of Voluntary Agreements in tributaries to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Rivers and Delta that create water supply and regulatory certainty for water users, and improve ecological flow and habitat for species. Successful performance will require a comprehensive knowledge of Bay-Delta fishes, complex water operations and restoration principals, applicable environmental law and ecological principles, and polices. Work in this position requires a high degree of personal initiative, independent judgement, and collaboration with a wide variety of resource agencies and special interest groups. If you think you might be interested in pursuing this unique opportunity with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, do not hesitate to reach out to ask questions about this position. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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) This position is posted in the following counties: Yolo and Sacramento. You only need to apply to one county. This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service. During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits. This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is being considered and you do not need to re-apply. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Minimum Requirements: 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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who can work independently, and in a team setting, and possess the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously are desirable. Candidates should also possess strong writing and analytical skills, knowledge of fisheries management, water operations, habitat restoration, adaptive management techniques, and/or experience with CEQA and CESA.
Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrate ability to: work with high degree of initiative, dependability, professionalism, and integrity; make sound recommendations based on policies, guidance, and regulations; communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; organize workload and manage time effectively; lead discussions with CDFW staff and other professionals.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate ability to: work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team; develop and maintain productive relationships while working in contentious settings with other CDFW program staff, managers, federal, state, non-governmental organization partners, stakeholders, and members of the public; communicate effectively, politely, and tactfully; listen, empathize and understand others' interests; and facilitate and resolve conflicts at lowest possible level. Strong interpersonal skills are highly desirable.

Benefits

During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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