Environmental Science Program Lead

Job Description and Duties

Please Note : Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:

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:

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Working Conditions

• The position may require travel up to 10% of the time. This travel may be local or statewide and may result in overnight stays.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
  

Special Requirements

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) classification specifications.

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:

• Past research experience in complex natural resource science and management domains as reflected in reports, presentations, scientific papers and other materials (e.g., digital code and supporting documentation or reports/user guides for explanatory and/or predictive models relevant to natural resource status and dynamics, inclusive of management policy implications.

• Knowledge and experience with managing scientific grants and contracts is desirable for the position.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)

Instructions: Please provide answers to reflect your qualifications for this position. Answers for the three statements should total no more than 2 pages using no smaller than an 11 pt font and single spacing. A list of publications and relevant documentation materials are not subject to the 2-page limit.

Name:

1. Describe your experience in serving as a program lead for a scientific program involving forest health, wildfire, or related environmental issues. Describe your role and experience in overseeing work conducted by scientific staff or consultants. Include experience in managing contracts, grants, and recruitment of science positions. Discuss any key elements that lead to a successful project and research team.

2. Describe your experience in developing research and monitoring projects for forestry or other natural resources applications. Be specific about the goals of the research, experimental design, and related research objectives. List any publications, reports, or presentations resulting from the research, as well as any unique insights the projects provided to you as a scientist working in the realm of applied land-management.

3. Describe how you would approach providing scientific information to support policy decisions being made by executive staff in a briefing. If possible, provide specific examples where you were asked to do so. Also, consider how you would respond if asked to make recommendations with limited information or high levels of scientific uncertainty.

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 and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.