ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Job Description and Duties

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST – DIABLO RANGE DISTRICT / NATURAL RESOURCES / HOLLISTER HILLS STATE VEHICULAR RECREATION AREA 

The reporting location for this position is Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area in Hollister, CA, in in the Gabilan Mountains and features over 6800 acres and offers off-highway vehicle, hiking, bicycling, and equestrian trails.. This position will work under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory).

The Environmental Scientist works at the entry level in a team environment for Diablo Range District to support the Off-Highway Vehicle Program. The incumbent will independently identify problems, develop courses of action, conduct critical sensitive scientific investigations/studies and may prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance and do other related work.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Wes Gray 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.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

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Working Conditions

Work environment may have moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, elevations, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. May involve exposure to aggressive visitors. Frequent work outside of office. Work in a range of climatic environments from hot, dry deserts, coastal beaches, cool forests, and mountainous areas. May be exposed to extreme weather and traffic conditions. Operate and navigate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, RUVs or motorcycles in remote park locations. Walking or hiking into remote areas of parks with a wide range of terrain.

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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 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.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-250-0762-003 and the Job Control # JC-529769 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.