Conservation Program Manager

The State of California is hiring a Conservation Program Manager in Rancho Cordova, CA. The role involves overseeing environmental program requirements, managing staffing and budgets, and serving as a subject matter expert on conservation issues. The position requires in-office work with occasional travel for training and meetings. It is a permanent, full-time role with a salary range of $10,538.00 - $13,100.00.
Under the general direction and guidance of the Environmental Program Manager, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) serves as the Conservation Program Section Chief. Primary duties of the position include oversight of all technical program requirements, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyses and documentation, natural resources management programs, cultural resources management programs, the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program, and other related tasks. The position's duties include managing staffing, executing the Conservation program budget, contracting, setting program priorities, interpreting and implementing policies, and strategic planning. Serves as the senior subject matter expert and manages the most complex environmental conservation issues. The position will occasionally conduct work at other CMD facilities statewide and/or travel in or out state to attend training, conferences, or meetings.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)
Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-466720

Position #(s):
006-192-0764-101

Working Title:
Conservation Program Manager

Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY) $10,538.00 - $13,100.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
CA Military Dept.

Work Shift:
8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information
As an employee of the CA Military Department (CMD), you are required to perform the "essential functions" of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. You are expected to work cooperatively with all internal/external staff, to provide the highest level of customer service possible while meeting the CMD mission. All employees are required to treat others fairly, honestly, and with respect.

The CMD has free parking; a free gym on-site for employees; and conveniently located within a few miles of major shopping centers, including many restaurants.

Persons employed at the California Military Department must be a United States Citizen (or naturalized citizen) and able to pass a background investigation and LiveScan fingerprinting.
• This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CMD and based on the current telework policy. While the CMD supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Department Website: http://www.calguard.ca.gov/

Special Requirements
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

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: 3/5/2025
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

Military Department
CA Military Dept.
Attn: State Personnel - Box 27
10601 Bear Hollow Drive

Rancho Cordova , CA 95670-6350

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Military Department
CA Military Dept.
State Personnel - Box 27
10601 Bear Hollow Drive

Rancho Cordova , CA 95670-6350

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be disqualified and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. SOQ must be:
• Restate Questions prior to response
• A maximum of 2 pages
• Arial size 12 font

Please answer the questions below in the SOQ Questions Section.

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 may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at https://www.calpers.ca.gov/

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.calguard.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Samuel Flores
(916) 854-3791
samuel.flores@cmd.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:
Sally Gill
(916) 854-3154
sally.l.gill.mil@mail.mil
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.

Statement of Qualification
• Supervising and managing employees, including organizing and tracking work products, staffing levels and roles, progressive discipline and related personnel matters.
• Managing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyses.
• Overseeing natural resources management programs including endangered species, Integrated Natural Resources Management, wetlands, consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• Overseeing cultural resources programs including Integrated Cultural Resources Management, Programmatic Agreements, Memorandums of Agreement, and consultations with the State Historic Preservation Officer and Tribal Governments.
• Managing environmental contracts including, but not limited to preparing scopes of work, obtaining bids, reviewing proposals, and managing deliverables and budgets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.