Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that protects the environment? The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Senior Environmental Scientist located in OSPR’s Headquarters office located in West Sacramento. Under the general supervision of the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Unit Environmental Program Manager 1, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will be in lead a grant program that puts California state oil spill penalty funds into grant projects that enhance and restore the environment in and around waters of the State under the Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF) grant program. This position will also lead a team of grant managers and technical reviewers that assist the coordinator in specific aspects of the EEF program. Other challenging, but rewarding, responsibilities will include serving as a natural resource damage assessment (NRDA) case lead following oil spills, including occasional field work to collect data, and participation on Trustee Councils that oversee large settlement funds as they are put into habitat and species-specific restoration projects. This is a complex but fulfilling work is well suited for a professional that seeks fulfillment in environmental enhancements and restoration of natural resources, and possesses both strong technical and interpersonal skills.