Job Description

Job Description and Duties

In search of qualified biologists interested in managing conserved lands for the benefit of California's native flora and fauna! The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Inland Deserts Region (IDR) Lands South Program is seeking an experienced biologist to work as a Senior Environmental Scientist at IDR Headquarters office located in Ontario, CA.

Under the direction of the Inland Deserts Region Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) leads efforts to assess, clean up, remediate, and restore ecological damage from cannabis cultivation and other illegal activities on CDFW-managed lands; develops and implements prevention strategies in coordination with law enforcement and regional partners; and contributes to statewide data systems to document, analyze, and report on restoration and stewardship outcomes. This position requires travel to remote sites using State vehicles and close collaboration across programs to ensure science-based, site-specific ecological recovery and protection.

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist):

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position involves a combination of fieldwork, office-based tasks, and public engagement including communicating via phone or e-mail to answer questions as well as giving presentations at public meetings. Field duties may include operating specialized equipment, conducting biological resource assessments, and working outdoors in variable weather and rugged terrain while carrying up to 30 lbs. Travel throughout the state up to 25% —including remote areas requiring up to 8 hours of driving—is expected, occasionally during non-standard hours. The incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Sacramento-based and Regional staff, and the public via meetings, email, phone, and onsite interactions. Responsibilities also include attending and supporting challenging meetings, delivering public presentations, and using a computer for extended periods with intermittent standing or walking. A valid driver’s license is required. Uniforms may be mandated per CDFW’s Operations Manual (Section 12901) for certain field and public-facing activities. A hybrid telework arrangement may be available in accordance with the Department's current Telework Policy.

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:

• Special Personal Characteristics: Possess advanced technical knowledge of wildlife biology and ecology. Possess advanced coordination and communication skills and be organized and highly self-motivated. Have effective listening and negotiation skills and be able to facilitate collaboration in a technical setting. Willingness to engage in research activities

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully engage in teamwork, and a desire to coordinate with other staff with their technical and professional development. A sound degree of personal initiative, environmental and work ethic, and team orientation

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-604-0765-010  and RPA Number E-R6 WR SB 25-007  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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

  Provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in narrative form describing how your relevant experience, skills, and abilities qualifies you for the position outlined in the duty statement and Desirable Qualifications. SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages in length, size 12 point Arial font.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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