ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Job Description and Duties

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / MORRO BAY FIELD OFFICE

The reporting location for this position is the Morro Bay field office . This position will work under the general supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor). 

The Environmental Scientist assists in a variety of responsible professional scientific office and field work. The Environmental Scientist independently performs assigned environmental and natural resource management analysis, research, surveys, and studies; writes final reports; prepares regulatory and compliance documents; enforces environmental law and regulations; prepares non-routine correspondence and answer non-routine questionsfrom the public. The Environmental Scientist performs a variety of tasks including the more responsible, varied, and complex assignments. The Environmental Scientist will be able to work independently and will be assigned lead responsibilities for State and/or federally listed species. Tasks will further Natural Resources Division projects and programs as identified by the Senior Environmental Specialist.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designed to as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Katie Drexhage at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work. 

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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Working Conditions

Collect environmental data; analyze and evaluate data; review and interpret scientific and environmental reports; establish and maintain cooperative relations and conduct effective communications with local agencies; prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports; and maintain cooperative relations with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers in various park disciplines.

Special Requirements

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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:

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-741-0762-004 and the Job Control # JC-534667 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.