Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and exciting team working in, and protecting, forested environments? The Department of Fish and Wildlife, Timberland Conservation Program is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) in CDFW's field office in Eureka.

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent is responsible for conducting identified activities in the Northern Region Timberland Conservation Planning Program (R1A) in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties. Performance of specified activities will require in depth knowledge of Department policies, applicable environmental laws, ecological principles stream restoration principles, and timber harvest plan review procedures. Public contacts made in the course of this work are both sensitive and require good communication skills when interacting with different agencies and the public. A high degree of personal initiative is expected.

See the Duty Statement for specific duties and functions.

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)

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer and standard word processing software. Spend approximately 50% of time indoors processing documents and spend the other approximate 50% of time outdoors in rugged terrain, hot and cold conditions, experience biting insects, and some overnight camping. Ability to operate a 4-wheel-drive vehicle and all-terrain vehicle. Attend meetings and hearings, work with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform. This position will require moderate day travel, and occasional overnight travel up to 4 days based on business need (i.e., 4 days per month or one day per week). Use of a state-owned vehicle for travel is required between remote facilities and field sites where public transportation is not readily available. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of environmental impacts of timber harvesting plans and management plans and a general knowledge of potential violations associated with timber harvesting operations; Fish and Game Code and other laws, rules, regulations, and policies relating to the conservation and protection of fish, wildlife, and their habitats in California; CEQA statute and guidelines, and CDFW policies and practices as a Responsible and/or Trustee Agency; basic principles and techniques of natural resources management including habitats, life histories, ecological relationships, and geographical distribution of fish and wildlife in California; the legislative process; and geospatial data utilizing geographic information system (GIS) software and associated applications.

Ability to assist in complex environmental assessments dealing specifically with Fish and Game Code and the California Forest Practice Act and Rules; effectively coordinate with other state and local agencies and a variety of CDFW Branch and Regional programs to implement consistent and effective practices or procedures; write and communicate well, along with making effective presentations to management, other agencies and the public; tactfully and adequately handle difficult questions or demeanor from the public; respond to and investigate potential violations of Fish and Game Code and/or assist in investigating potential violations of the California Forest Practice Rules.

Knowledge of standard word processing software (MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Global Positioning System (GPS).

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-131-0765-905and RPA Number E-R1 HC 25-010/P-APS 25-007in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

  1.) Briefly describe the environmental review process for timber harvesting plans in

  northern California.

  2.) Provide a brief description of the different biological resources in northern

  California and how they may be impacted by timber harvesting operations. Please list

  them in terms of what you believe to be the highest level of importance to the lowest.

  3.) Explain why you are interested in this Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position in our Timber Program.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Remote work, Night shift, 1 day per week

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