Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic team of conservation-minded scientists working to protect fish and wildlife resources in the coniferous forests of the Sierra Nevada (covering counties: Plumas, Butte, Sierra, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Alpine, Amador and Calaveras), or the Coastal Mountain Range in Lake County?

The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Timberland Conservation and Fire Resiliency Program is seeking a motivated professional to work as an Environmental Scientist reviewing and evaluating Timber Harvest Plans,Timber Emergencies and Exemptions, and Vegetation Management Plans.  This position also works in close collaboration with other Environmental Scientists and Senior Environmental Scientists, and with other state agencies as part of an interdisciplinary review team and may act as the staff lead and may provide consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public.

Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), and as a member of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (Department) North Central Region (Region 2) Timberland Conservation and Fire Resiliency Program, the incumbent is responsible for conducting identified activities related to the Forest Practice Rules, the Department’s Lake and Streambed Alteration Program (LSA), the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other laws, regulations, and Department policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of biological resources. The incumbent represents the Region and may act as the staff lead and provide consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state, and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public. Public contacts made in the course of this work are sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:  Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR .

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Link to Environmental Scientist Exam: CalCareers

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.  During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for partial telework (1-day per week) based upon program need and will be headquartered from the Rancho Cordova regional office located at 1701 Nimbus Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Based on institutional need, this position may be located in alternate locations and will be provided flexible hoteling space at any of the North Central Region's offices. This 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 participation in conference calls. The position may require occasional travel throughout the State for site visits (30% of work time) including overnight travel, early mornings, and late nights. Must be able to work unusual and/or long hours; travel frequently; spend multiple days in the field assessing habitat conditions in inclement weather; walk in and through rough terrain; hike over uneven, steep, wet, and rough terrain with no vehicle access; operate a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle off highway and over rough terrain; operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV); operate office equipment (computers, copies/scanners, telephones, iPads, global positioning system [GPS] units, etc.); must possess a valid driver's license and be prepared to travel using a state vehicle with short notice for extended periods. The position requires the use of personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, protective footwear, hardhat, gloves, helmet, and eye protection. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while conducting field work and public work duties on occasion.

Special Requirements

• This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.  
• The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial). 

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:

Skills: Good analytical, interpersonal, public presentation, communication, and writing skills; adept use of interest-based negotiation; and routine use of computer programs including text processing, spreadsheets, databases, web applications, and on-line sourcing of information.

Special Personal Characteristics: A high degree of personal initiative, dependability, professionalism, and integrity is expected. The incumbent is open to feedback on performance; is able to adapt to changing challenges; and demonstrates empathy and understanding of stakeholders’ interests.

Interpersonal Skills: Able to work independently and in a team setting; communicate politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with members of the public; demonstrate excellent listening skills and effective negotiation skills; and work effectively in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-231-0762-037 and RPA Number E-R2 HC 26-002 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.

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.
• Supplemental Application -

  A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see below for Supplemental Questions. Failure to include the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in an incomplete application submission.

  In order to be considered for this position, you must provide responses to the supplemental questionnaire below with your State application.  Please keep your collective answers to no more than two pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. If submitting your application electronically (via a CalCareers account), attach the final document as 'Supplemental Questionnaire' under Required Documents in Part 4) Application Package of the application steps.

  1) With understanding the job tasks outlined in the Duty Statement, what is your interest in this specific position and what makes you a good candidate?

  2) This position requires an understanding of various forested habitats and what resources may be present. Please describe how you do a habitat assessment and the resource tools you use.

• 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Early shift, 1 day per week

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