Job Posting: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-101096
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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

$8,528.00 - $10,602.00

Final Filing Date: 3/21/2018

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager, this position leads the Regional oversight of the Fishery Restoration Grant Program, the coordination with the Watershed Restoration Grants Branch and supervises Environmental Scientists assigned to review, implement, and evaluate Fishery Restoration Grant Program projects within the Bay Delta Region. The incumbent provide coordination within the Bay Delta Region on fishery and watershed restoration and grant program issues and closely coordinates with other Department Regions and Branches.  The incumbent works with local entities planning for and carrying out projects; and overseeing the evaluation of project progresses, implementations and effectiveness outcomes across the Regional landscape.  The incumbent will ensure the Region is working in support of the statewide Fishery Restoration Grant Program team.

This position supervises environmental scientists assigned to implement the Fishery Restoration Grants Program in the Region. As such, this position will provide leadership to that team on watershed and restoration issues and related grant program activities.  Supervisory duties include the establishment of workload priorities; subordinate work plans; probationary reports and individual development plans; development of training programs; and oversight of grant management activities. As a supervisor, this positon prepares and submits monthly time activity reports and expense claims; initiates corrective actions as necessary; and conducts routine administrative activities.

Specified activities of the position requires leadership and writing skills; knowledge of California fish and wildlife resources, ecological principles and lake and stream processes; applicable permitting and environmental laws; and CDFW administrative procedures and policies. The incumbent will need to apply a high degree of personal initiative, and independent judgment. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of stakeholders.

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

Working Conditions

Ability to complete office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations; use a computer keyboard for several hours each day; attend meetings and conduct conference calls; conduct site field investigation activities that requiring travel of up to five or more hours each way, and involve walking and hiking in rough and remote conditions over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain. Travel may occasionally include early mornings and over-nights. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and equipment and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-101096
Position #(s):
565-341-0764-001
Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)
$8,528.00 - $10,602.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sonoma County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. Join us and begin a meaningful new career.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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: 3/21/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

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.jobs.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: Personnel - Hiring
7329 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Personnel - Hiring
7329 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.
  • Other - A Supplemental Questionnarie is required and must be included - See Below
  • Resume is required and must be included.
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:

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:  Strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work independently, high degree of initiative and flexibility.

• Interpersonal Skills:  Work independently in a team setting; communicate politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with other agency representatives and members of the public; demonstrate excellent listening skills and effective negotiation skills

Benefits

Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees' Retirement System website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov.

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:
Eric Larson
(707) 576-2837

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) 653-9089
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

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ATTENTION OF PERSONNEL – HIRING
Please indicate Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) – Position 565-341-0764-001 – RPA# BDR 17-081 under the “Examinations(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying” section of your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).  If mailed, please mail the application package complete with required documents to:

California Department of Fish and Wildlife
ATTN: Personnel – Hiring
7329 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558

We recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Supplemental Questionnaire

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.

1. This position requires knowledge of fisheries and watershed restoration and/or grant programs.  In detail, please describe your experience with fisheries and watershed restoration in California, as well as any experience you may have in fishery or watershed related grant programs.

2. This position requires knowledge California’s environmental regulatory processes and environmental laws. In detail, please describe your experience with the implementation of California’s environmental regulatory processes and environmental laws.

3. This position requires supervision of scientific staff.  In detail, please describe your supervision experience and the procedures and techniques that you would implement for purposes of being an effective supervisor.

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.