Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Inland Deserts Region has an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, independent, and highly motivated Environmental Scientist to serve as an integral part of the Habitat Conservation Cannabis Unit team. Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent is part of a regional team conducting specialized and complex environmental investigations targeting cannabis cultivation sites. The incumbent independently performs assigned duties and has responsibility for developing CDFW’s Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreements, California Endangered Species Act (CESA) permits, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated documents, and review, comment, and/or completion of documents necessary for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) within the Region. The incumbent will work with, and provide consultative advice to, local lead CEQA agencies, staff from California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), and CDFW Cannabis Program staff statewide. Specified activities require knowledge of California fish and wildlife resources, ecological principles, lake and stream processes, applicable permitting and environmental laws, and CDFW administrative procedures and policies. The incumbent applies knowledge of environmental impacts and a high degree of personal initiative. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of stakeholders. Please see the Duty Statement for additional details.

This position is being advertised in multiple counties: San Bernardino and Riverside.

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 Link

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft Office software up to eight hours each day; complete office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations; attend meetings and conference calls; visit project sites requiring driving a vehicle travel of up to four or more hours each way and sometimes including early mornings and late nights; willingness to work long hours, sometimes including early mornings, late nights and weekends; occasional overnight travel to reach some meeting or field locations; hiking over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain at project sites for reconnaissance and biological monitoring; may include operation of or being a passenger on a boat; occasional travel of two or more days per week. Field work may include driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle or hiking long distances in rugged terrain. Must be able to work in the field in varying types of terrain, under inclement weather conditions, and at various times of day or night as required by field work protocols. Must be comfortable with carrying and moving with a 25–30-pound backpack over uneven terrain, and operating equipment in uneven terrain and inclement weather. Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license and be able to operate a car, all-terrain vehicle, or 4WD vehicles. Must maintain in good order all issued program vehicles, equipment, machinery, and computers. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs.

This position will be based out of CDFW Regional office in Ontario, CA (San Bernardino County)

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to act independently with guidance from senior staff, work well in a team setting; apply open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact; maintain professional personal appearance; reliability and keenness of observation. Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships while working in contentious settings. Good organizational and time management skills.

Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully engage in teamwork, and a desire to coordinate with other staff with their technical and professional development. A sound degree of personal initiative, environmental and work ethic, and team orientation. Work independently and in a team setting; communicate politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with other agency representatives and members of the public; demonstrate excellent listening skills and effective negotiation skills. Inspire confidence and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers in government and industry. Facilitate and resolve conflicts at lowest possible level.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-604-0762-032 and RPA Number E-R6 WR SB 24-001in 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.

We recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Please provide:
  (1) a Cover letter referencing the position and Duty Statement
  (2) a Resume and/or CV
  (3) "Official" copies of your degree(s)
  (4) "Official" copies of your transcripts
  (5) A recent relevant writing sample in addition to the cover letter.
  Please ensure your cover letter highlights your relevant experience pertaining to the duty statement that qualifies you for the position, including knowledge and experience with any of the following: ecology, natural resources, streams, hydrology, fieldwork (including academic, volunteer, or work experience), state or federal environmental laws and regulations, writing ability, exercising sound judgment, and organizing and prioritizing work.
• Other -

  A  Valid Driver's License is required. Please provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your Driver's License (DL), clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration. 

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Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Long distance, Night shift, Weekend work, 2 days per week, Early shift,

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