ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST at Department of Fish and Wildlife Orange, CA

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring an Environmental Scientist in Orange, CA. The role involves working on Lake and Streambed Alteration agreements, requiring in-person meetings and field visits across multiple counties. Candidates must pass an exam to qualify. The position is permanent and full-time, with a salary range of $4,145 to $7,926 depending on qualifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST job at Department of Fish and Wildlife. Orange, CA.

Do you love streams? Do you love fish and wildlife? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a motivated individual to work on permitting that would protect our great South Coast Region resources. Is that you?

Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), you would serve as the primary contact for Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreement work within a specific geographical area (Orange County and San Diego County) within the Department's South Coast Region.

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 Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Office will be located in the Seal Beach Office or San Diego Office. Attend, in person, meetings and workgroups with stakeholders and the public, and local, state, and federal agencies in person in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Travel and field site visits will be required. Must have the ability to walk on uneven, hilly terrain.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-445304

Position #(s):

565-531-0762-013

Working Title:

Environmental Scientist

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,145.00 - $5,132.00 A

$5,037.00 - $6,250.00 B

$6,375.00 - $7,926.00 C

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Orange County

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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, CDFW 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.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website:

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: 8/19/2024

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

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

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 Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with your State Application. The Supplemental Questionnaire is a discussion of your experience as it relates to this position and must be no more than one page in length, size 12 point Arial font. Applications received without a completed Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered. Please include your name and the following questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please provide specific examples that addresses each topic below. Make sure to include who you worked with, what were your individual contributions to the prompt, and how you felt about the experience.

1) Describe your experience conducting habitat assessments; fish and wildlife (including plant) surveys; stream delineations; and technical studies (engineering, hydrologic, geologic, geomorphological, etc.).

2) Describe your experience with permitting, enforcing, and/or implementing California’s environmental laws and regulations.
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.

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 open-mindedness, flexibility and tact. Good organizational and time management skills.

Interpersonal Skills:
Effective writing skills for various documents (email, reports, permits, etc.), following statewide templates and regional style manual conventions; ability to collect, compile, and analyze complex biological and ecosystem-based data; ability to work positively and effectively with colleagues including administrative and engineering classifications. Ability to pro-actively seek solutions and problem solve is a must.

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:
Frederic (Fritz) Rieman
(562) 619-0605
Frederic.Rieman@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.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-531-0762-013 and RPA Number E-R5 ES 24-001 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.

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.

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.