Environmental Scientist

7 days ago


Sacramento County CA, United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Full time

Are you looking for a job at the intersection of environmental science, law, and policy? Do you want to make valuable connections and feel like a vital member of a team? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) is offering an exciting position within the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch's Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Program where you will collaborate with colleagues across the state, assist with data management and analysis, participate in coordination and outreach, and be part of a program that helps protect California's diverse fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats. This position provides a unique opportunity to exercise your critical thinking skills while diving head-first into law and policy, permitting, data management, and much more.

Duties include working collaboratively with Department headquarters and regional staff on development and implementation of the LSA Program, managing and analyzing data and other information related to LSA Agreements, providing support for the Environmental Permit Information Management System (EPIMS), and facilitating meetings and outreach workgroups. Overall, this job provides an incredible opportunity to contribute to the Department's role in ensuring the protection of California's rivers, lakes, and streams while furthering our mission to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.

**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.
- In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam**:ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST **EXAM BULLETIN**

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

Working Conditions

The position requires the use of a computer for several hours each day, the completion of office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations; attendance at meetings and participation in videoconferencing calls. This position allows for an in-office/telework hybrid work schedule and in-office attendance may change based on operational need. The headquarters office building is located in West Sacramento with free parking.

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-437733
- **Position #(s)**:

- 565-039-0762-905
- **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**:

- Sacramento County
- **Telework**:

- Hybrid
- **Job Type**:

- 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
- Department Information
- Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.
- California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.
- Join us and begin a meaningful new career
- Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 6/30/2024
- **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 Fish and Wildlife
-Attn: Human Resources Branch
-P.O. Box 944209
-Sacramento, CA 94244

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Fish and Wildlife
-Human Resources Branch
-Temporarily Closed
-See Filing Instructions
-Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts

1. Please describe your experience working with environmental protection laws and regulations.

2. Please describe why you think you are a good fit for this position, and why you would like this position, specifically.

Note: Applications received



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