The Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Inland Deserts Region has an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, independent, and highly motivated Environmental Scientist to serve as an integral part of a team implementing the Habitat Conservation Planning Program. This position will perform duties related to Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and other functions of the Habitat Conservation Program throughout the Mojave Desert. We are looking for somebody that enjoys spending time in the Mojave Desert and has a comprehensive knowledge and interest in applying CDFW's mission to manage fish and wildlife resources.
Under close supervision, the Environmental Scientist will work with local lead CEQA agencies, review CEQA documents, implement CDFW's LSA and CESA programs, primarily in the Mojave Desert region of San Bernardino County. Specified activities require knowledge of California fish and wildlife resources, ecological principles, lake and stream processes and permitting and California environmental laws.
This position is posted in the following counties: San Bernardino,Riversied and Orange County You only need to apply to one county
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft office software up to eight hours a day. Travel and fieldwork is required. Fieldwork may include driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle or hiking long distances in rugged terrain. Attendance at site visits, meetings, and internal/external trainings in all five counties in the Region, Sacramento or throughout the State may require occasional overnight travel to reach some meeting, project, or site locations. Willingness to work long hours, sometimes including early morning, late nights, and weekends. Operate 4WD vehicles, project equipment, machinery, digital equipment, computers, and lab equipment, machinery, digital equipment, computers, and lab equipment. Must be comfortable with carrying, and moving with a 25-30- pound backpack over uneven terrain, operating equipment in uneven terrain and inclement weather; presentations and fieldwork require operating and maintaining equipment, machinery, digital and lab equipment. This position is required to be in office two days per week with the option to telework the remainder of the time as duties allow and with supervisor approval.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
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: 5/21/2024Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
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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:
A Valid Driver's License is required. Please provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your Driver's License (DL), clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.
Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
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:
Brandy Wood
(909) 230-2627
Brandy.Wood@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: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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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