ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Job at Department of Fish and Wildlife, United States

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  • Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • United States

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The CDFW, Bay Delta Region has an exciting opportunity in our Habitat Conservation Program for a proactive and independent person to conserve the Bay Areas's unique fish and wildlife, and their habitats! As a Caltrans Liaison, you will: Assist in review of Caltrans projects by providing evaluation of Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) notifications, conduct site visits, assess on-site impacts, develop mitigation measures and assist in preparing final LSA Agreements. Assist in preparing, reviewing, tracking California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Incidental Take Permits, 2080.1 consistency determinations, and other complex endangered species related documents for Caltrans projects. Assist in conducting site visits, assess on-site impacts, develop mitigation measures and prepare CESA and CEQA documentation for final CESA permits. Assist in providing technical review, analysis and comments on Caltrans environmental documents pertaining to CDFW trust responsibilities and issues where CDFW will be a responsible agency. Assist with review, tracking, and preparation of written comments on CEQA and related environmental documents. Monitor and track compliance associated with CDFW issued permits. Maintain frequent and effective communication with the program supervisor, other team members, cooperators, the public, and the regulated community.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Class Title: Environmental Scientist/

This position may be filled in the following counties: Solano County/Napa County/Sonoma County .

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

The position requires operation of office equipment (computers, copies/scanners, fax machines, telephones, etc.); vehicles (with and without 4WD); field work may be required to sometimes remote locations, rugged terrain and/or adverse weather conditions.

This position requires the possession of a valid Class C Driver's License. Must maintain a clean driving record. The selected candidate may be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration. 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/26/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

HRB Mailing Address

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento , CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Closed Drop Off Location

Human Resources Branch

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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
  • 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.

    In order to be considered for this position, you must provide responses to the supplemental questionnaire below with your State Application. Please keep your collective answers to no more than two pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. If submitting your application electronically (i.e., via CalCareers account), submit this supplemental requirement under Required Documents in Part 4) Application Package of the application steps.

    1. This position requires knowledge of California’s environmental regulatory laws and processes, specifically Fish and Game Code Section 1600 et seq., the California Endangered Species Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act. Please describe your experience with permitting, enforcing, and/or implementing California's environmental laws and regulations.

    2. This position requires working with California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff as well as those from other agencies and stakeholders. Please describe your experience collaborating and communicating with internal and external staff and stakeholders.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jason Faridi
(707) 810-0764
Jason.Faridi@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filiing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-331-0765-905and RPA Number E-R3 ES 23-038  in 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Trial period,

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