Job Description and Duties
Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team working on environmental permitting in the Bay Delta Region? Under close supervision of a Senior Environment Scientist (Supervisory) and within the Habitat Conservation (HabCon) Program, the incumbent is responsible for preparing, tracking, reviewing, editing, and conducting compliance on Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreements and California Endangered Species Act (CESA) permits, implementing the Santa Clara Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) and commenting on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related environmental documents for projects located in Santa Clara County. The incumbent represents the HabCon Program and may provide consultative advice when working with outside entities. The incumbent will apply the best available technical information in writing and presentations to provide significant positive consequences for CDFW, the public, and trust resources. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.
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/Exam Bulletin
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Work on a computer for prolonged periods and operate office equipment (computers, copies/scanners, fax machines, telephones, etc.). Attend frequent site visits and meetings away from office. Field work is completed year-round and may be required sometimes in remote locations, rugged terrain, and/or adverse weather conditions. Work may be physically demanding for short periods of time. Must possess a valid California Driver License, be able to operate a motor vehicle (with and without four-wheel drive [4WD]), and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle. This position may require the incumbent to wear a CDFW uniform. for identification purposes.
This position may be headquartered at one of the CDFW, Bay Delta Region offices at the following locations: Fairfield, Napa, or Santa Rosa, California, to be determined for the successful candidate at the time of the job offer. This position offers the possibility of a telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.