Environmental Scientist

As an Environmental Scientist with the Department of Food & Agriculture, you will play a critical role in protecting the health and well-being of California's livestock and poultry populations.

• Assist staff veterinarians in the prevention, control, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases.
• Implement and communicate California Food and Agricultural Code (FAC), California Code of Regulations (CCR), and Federal laws related to livestock and poultry movement and disease control.
• Conduct inspections and evaluations of animals and livestock facilities.
• Assist staff veterinarians in conducting tests, necropsies, and collecting samples from animals and the environment.
• Assist staff veterinarians in treatment and euthanasia of animals and the disposition of animal carcasses.
• Perform biosecurity, cleaning, and disinfection under the supervision of staff veterinarians.
• Operate and maintain all equipment necessary to complete required jobs.
• Travel throughout California and stay as long as necessary to assist in managing an animal health or food safety emergency.
• Serve as Field Staff Scientist Lead for one or more Branch Programs.

The duties of this position are performed indoors and outdoors, with outdoor fieldwork comprising more than 50% of the duties. The incumbent may occasionally work under difficult conditions and be exposed to extremes in temperature, high levels of noise, heavy machinery, various odors, dust, and mud, as well as hazardous driving conditions.

Travel (including nights, weekends, and holidays) for extended periods may be required for meetings and events as well as during an emergency response. Travel on short notice may be required upon activation for emergency response. During emergency response periods, duties may require working long shifts at hours other than the normal work hours.

The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFAs Telework Policy. Any employee who is teleworking must adhere to all telework policies and procedures.