This position is pending budget approval as part of the State's Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and will only be hired on or after July 1, 2026, if the budget for this position is approved.
This is statewide recruitment. Reporting location will be the closest OEIS office to the selected candidate’s residence.
- Sacramento: 715 P Street, 15th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento CA 95814
- Oakland Office: 555 12th Street, Suite 425, Oakland, CA 94607
- LA Office: 3950 Paramount Blvd, Suite 210, Lakewood, CA 90712
Under general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor of the Inspections & Investigations Branch the incumbent will inspect vegetation near electrical infrastructure, write inspection reports, write inspection plans to assess electrical corporation performance with approved Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) and other regulatory requirements of the Department associated with forestry, wildfire science, and the environment. Incumbent will also investigate concerns raised by external parties and other potential WMP deficiencies, conduct critical and/or sensitive scientific investigations and studies and prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance to the department. Incumbent will identify issues found in the field and elevate to the Supervisor with proposed recommendations. The incumbent will develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external agency partners. The incumbent will be the subject matter expert on vegetation management programs to assess electrical utility performance with approved WMPs and other regulatory requirements of the Department associated with forestry, wildfire science, climate change and the environment.
Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Travel may be performed up to 35% travel is required.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.