Job Posting: Environmental Scientist

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-392188
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Environmental Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,145.00 - $7,926.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/25/2023

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Seeking applications from highly motivated individuals with a marine science background who are interested in management of California's globally recognized network of marine protected areas (MPAs) and management program. The network is composed of 124 ecologically connected MPAs and 14 special closures. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife manages the MPA Network through a novel partnership-based approach to ensures the network is adaptively managed and informed by engaged partnerships. The management program is supported by four pillars: monitoring and research, enforcement and compliance, outreach and education, and policy and permitting.

Duties for this position include analyzing and evaluating complex environmental and socioeconomic data to identify key management issues, draw conclusions, and to make recommendations for adaptive management. Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively coordinate with our diverse partners including state and federal agencies, tribes, academia, and non-government organizations. Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act is important as adaptive management actions may result in amendments to MPA regulations.

Staff routinely make presentations to decision makers, at symposiums, and public venues to share information about the management program. Preparation of scientific documents such as management plans, peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and popular articles are also required. Other duties include but are not limited to overnight travel to meetings, participation in field investigations on boats at sea and shore based. Join us in protecting and conserving California's amazing marine biodiversity and habitats they depend on!

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST:  Exam Link

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

About 70% of your time will be indoors, so you must be able to perform computer related activities for prolonged periods. This position also requires occasional field work aboard research vessels and from shore deploying and retrieving equipment and handling live and dead organisms.

This position is being advertised in Humboldt, San Mateo, Monterey, and Orange counties; you need only apply for one county to be considered for all the office locations offered for this position.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-392188
Position #(s):
565-772-0762-095
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:
Humboldt County
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, The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

You must be able to pick up objects up to 40 pounds.

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: 9/25/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
  • Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualification must - be no more than 1 page in length, size 12 point Arial font.

    1. Describe your marine spatial planning work experience, including your role and the purpose of the planning project.
    2. Describe your experience in coordinating and collaborating with tribes, stakeholders, and agencies to achieve a management outcome. What was the issue or challenge? Describe the competing interests, needs and goals, and outcome.
    3. Describe your training and experience with conducting a scientific research project or study that you lead or were involved in. The description should include the study question, methods used, results and conclusions.

    **Resume or Cover Letter will not substitute for Statement of Qualifications.
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:

Good project management skills are desired to effectively prioritize multiple work assignments that may have competing deadlines. Strong written and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively communicate with our wide range of partner organizations and California Native American Tribes. Team player. A professional SCUBA certification is desired but not required.

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: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kelly Shipp
(916) 206-2373
kelly.shipp@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:
EEO OFFICE
(916) 902-9211
EEO@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 565-772-0762-095 and RPA Number E-R7 MR 23-022 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.