Environmental Scientist

4 days ago


Los Angeles County CA, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

**Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.**
- Reporting to the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory SES), the Environmental Scientist performs a range of duties involving environmental analysis, outreach, logistics, and writing reports for agricultural programs for the Citrus Division. This involves interaction with federal, state, and county agencies as well as other cooperators and interested or affected groups.
- This position is located in Cerritos, Los Angeles County.
- Duties include but are not limited to:

Perform a broad range of research and assessment activities statewide (in urban, rural, and agricultural terrain) concerning present and future environmental, environmental health, and natural resource management issues related to protecting the States citrus industry, natural resources, and public health from citrus pests and diseases.
- Evaluate integrated pest management principles to determine the best eradication strategies to include impacts on human health, the environment, and beneficial organisms.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies in developing and implementing environmental monitoring methodologies for various eradication projects.
- Evaluate funding and equipment needs to maintain effective and efficient projects.

You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Working Conditions
- Work will be performed in permanent buildings or trailers leased or owned by the state or cooperating agencies or other locations. The incumbent may work in isolated locations and may work alone for extended periods. Offices for employees working indoors are equipped with standard office equipment including a desk, chair, phone, filing and storage cabinets, printer, copier and fax machines, and computers. Computer software used included Microsoft Office Suite, in addition to other programs as needed.
- A valid CA Driver’s License is required.
- Incumbent may work extended hours and days at any given time in the month including weekends and holidays. Incumbent may also be required to travel by state vehicle or other public transportation systems on short notice and overnight stays may be required for trips to assist various offices within the assigned district and potentially statewide for detection, survey, treatment, other activities, or meetings.
- Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFAs Telework Policy.
- Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-428912
- **Position #(s)**:

- 014-357-0762-001
- **Working Title**:
**Environmental Scientist**

**Classification**:

- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,145.00 - $5,132.00 A
$5,037.00 - $6,250.00 B
$6,375.00 - $7,926.00 C
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Los Angeles County
- **Telework**:

- Hybrid
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information
- The primary responsibilities of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (Citrus Division) are detection, suppression, and eradication of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB) throughout the state. Due to the expansions of ACP and HLB, it is imperative that ACP control and HLB eradication activities be enhanced and quarantine regulation enforcement measured. The Citrus Division will carry out HLB eradication and ACP control in a systematic and consistent manner that addresses local conditions, while augmenting quarantine regulation enforcement activities in existing and newly detected areas.
- Special Requirements
- Statement of Qualifications:

- If you do not follow the instructions, you may not move forward in this recruitment. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
- The Statement of Qualifications should be no longer than two pages, single spaced, 12-point Arial font, and address the following:

- 1. Please describe why you are interested in this vacancy.
- 2. Describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they relate to the duty statement.
- 3. Describe your experience working collaboratively on a team and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 5/20/2024
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Food & Agriculture
-Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-428912
-1220 N Street, Room 242
-Sacramento, CA 95814

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Food & Agriculture
-Human Resource Branch JC-428912
-1220 N Street, Room 242
-Sacramento, CA 95814

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