Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to conserve California’s natural resources in the work you perform every day? You can have an impact by working collaboratively to help fulfill the Department of Fish and Wildlife's mission.

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, The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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.

CDFW's Northern Region Cannabis Enforcement Program (CEP) is looking for a highly motivated Environmental Scientist to work with a dedicated team of natural resource professionals to conserve sensitive habitat by regulating both illicit and legal cannabis farms in Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity, and Del Norte counties.

The Environmental Scientist will work in close cooperation with CDFW's Law Enforcement Division (LED), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), county code enforcement offices, State Waterboard Division of Water Rights, the Department of Cannabis Control, and local law enforcement offices. Responsibilities include assisting and occasionally leading environmental assessments (i.e. document impacts to natural resources) during specialized cannabis cultivation site investigations. However, the work does not simply end with the environmental assessment. This position will often maintain a leadership role in seeing cannabis cultivation sites through to complete site remediation and/or joining California's legal market. This requires the Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental compliance and monitoring of sites, including driving and operating a vehicle for official state business, and to work collaboratively with CDFW's Cannabis Grants Program to fund eligible, high priority sites, and effectively communicate courses of action with responsible parties and the public.

There will never be a dull day on the job as you see new lands, meet interesting people, and work with great scientists all focused on conserving California's public trust resources!

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Ability to work unusual and/or long hours; work consecutive days in the office at a computer; use Microsoft Office Suite and Esri software; travel frequently; spend multiple/consecutive days in the field assessing habitat conditions in adverse weather or terrain, with occasional overnight camping; walking in and through rural terrain where outdoor cannabis cultivation occurs; hiking over rough terrain with no vehicle access and wading in streams or other aquatic habitat; operating a 4-wheel drive vehicle off highway, over rough terrain on a weekly basis; operate an all-terrain vehicle occasionally. Use of a state-owned vehicle for travel is required between remote facilities and field sites where public transportation is not readily available. Wear an appropriate uniform consistent with CDFW’s Operations Manual (Section 12901) for various work situations, such as field surveys and interfacing with the public.

Indoor work will be performed from a workstation equipped with standard office equipment. Indoor activities may include training, presentations, and computer and electronic communication. This position requires the ability to operate a computer terminal, calculator, photocopier, and telephone; participate in, give presentations at, and interact with others at meetings; grasp papers, small objects, and manuals; and maneuver above shoulder level and below waist level to access upper and lower files and cabinets.

Telework is up to the discretion and approval of the supervisor and will be consistent with current telework policies.

Special Requirements

Ability to hike several miles and carry a 20 pound backpack under adverse conditions (in both cold or hot weather), and sometimes wade streams through uneven terrain.

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: Ability to act independently with some guidance, work well in a team setting; apply open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact; maintain professional personal appearance (comfortable wearing a uniform); reliability and keenness of observation.

Interpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal skills, with an ability to assist other staff and encourage teamwork, and a desire to help staff with meeting technical and professional standards. Good degree of personal initiative, environmental and work ethic, and team orientation. Ability to work with the public on challenging projects and represent CDFW in a tactful and professional manner.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-131-0762-051and RPA Number E-R1 HC 25-011  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.

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 Supplemental Questionnaire is required . Please see below for Supplemental Questions. Failure to include the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in an incomplete application submission.

  In no more than 2 pages total in 12 point Arial font, please answer the following:

  1. Describe your experience reviewing environmental permits, including the types of permits, and how you used fish and wildlife databases and other information to determine eligibility or completeness.

  2. Describe your experience conducting environmental field work, including site inspections and data collection for compliance, remediation or restoration projects. Describe any collaboration and/or outreach efforts you supported during the course of this work.

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