Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in conservation and restoration? The Coastal Habitat Conservation Program in the Northern Region, is hiring an Environmental Scientist to work throughout Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties as part of a statewide team that assists in the overall administration of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Cutting the Green Tape (CGT) program, to increase the pace and scale of environmental restoration through coordination of restoration project development, permitting pathways, and select restoration grant management. In this position, the incumbent would have the opportunity to work directly with restoration practitioners in developing and permitting restoration projects for both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems that restore form and function to habitats while aiding in the recovery of declining species. We are looking for a motivated and independent individual excited about conserving and restoring the Northern Regions unique fish, wildlife, native plants and their habitats! The mission of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is to manage California’s diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitat upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public. Join our high functioning, motivated team implementing the Departments mission!

Please refer to the Duty Statement for specific duties and functions.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent will report to the CDFW Eureka Field Office, Humboldt County. The position requires the use of a computer for several hours each day, the completion of office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations; attendance at meetings and workgroups in person with State and Federal agency staff and interested parties or via conference call or video conference. The position may require occasional travel throughout the State including early mornings, late nights, hiking over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain, and work in inclement weather. The position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform for identification purposes and appropriate footwear. A valid California Driver’s License is required to drive to meetings, field sites and to operate a State vehicle.

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:

Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to build and maintain positive relationships; build trust through honest communication and actions; strives to listen to others and understand their interests, concerns, and ideas; works independently and as part of a team; interact effectively with others to achieve goals.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-131-0762-061and RPA Number E-R1 HC 25-001in 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.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

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.

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.
• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.

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