Southern California Edison (SCE) Liaison

Job Description and Duties

Have you been on the hunt for a position that spans Mono to Imperial Counties. Are you throwing out lines for opportunities that revolve around conservation and regulatory compliance? Are you electrified by the idea of working a blended office and field position within the wide territories of utility right of ways, which includes Lake Sabrina, Big Bear, the Mojave National Preserve, Owens Valley, and beyond?

The Inland Deserts Habitat Conservation Program is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to work throughout Region 6 as part of a Southern California team advancing compliance with Southern California Edison's (SCE) projects on public and private lands. This unit is designed to accelerate the pace and scale of utility environmental compliance, improving permitting pathways, and inspecting SCE's operations, maintenance, and capital projects when regulated by Fish and Game code. In this role, you will collaborate directly CDFW and SCE staff to permit projects that balance habitat form and function in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, supporting the recovery of declining species and enhancing ecological resilience, when California's public trust resources are affected by SCE's work under Fish and Game Code and CEQA. From desert springs, to vast lakes, to mountain meadows, your work will help conserve the Inland Deserts’ unique fish, wildlife, and native plants. We are looking for a motivated, independent, and innovative professional who thrives on problem-solving and partnership. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on California’s wild landscapes and lead efforts that shape the future of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the state, apply now!

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:

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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.

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist): Exam Bulletin Link
Environmental Scientist: Exam Bulletin Link

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

The position will be headquartered in the Ontario office, with site visits throughout the Inland Deserts Region, including Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial Counties. Periodic travel up to 25% outside the Inland Deserts Region may also be required. The position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft Office software for up to eight hours per day, and to complete office tasks that involve sitting, standing, and walking to other locations. The role also includes coordinating and participating in meetings and conference calls, as well as attending in-person meetings and workgroups with stakeholders and local, state, and federal agencies within the Inland Deserts Region as well as Regions 4 and 5. Field site visits and travel will be necessary, and the incumbent must be able to walk on uneven, hilly terrain. The Position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff. This position offers the possibility of an hybrid- telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.

Special Requirements

Must be able to walk on uneven, hilly terrain to reach project sites.

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: 

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

• Work independently and 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.
• Inspire confidence and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers in government and industry.
• Facilitate and resolve conflicts.
• Experience implementing environmental law and regulation.
• Experience with monitoring, permitting, or implementing infrastructure, construction, and or utility projects.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience preparing and analyzing environmental documents.
• Field experience with terrestrial/ aquatic species/habitats.
• Experience with stream hydrology and/or riparian/wetland habitat restoration or survey work.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-604-0765-905 and RPA Number E-R6 WR SB 25-006 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.

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.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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.
• 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.

  Please provide a cover letter no more than two pages in length, size 12 point Arial font summarizing relevant skills, professional and outdoor experience, and accomplishments to show why you are the best fit for the position.