Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) - Middle-Mile Broadband Network Statewide Lead
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Job Description and Duties
Have you always wanted to play a role in species conservation? This is your opportunity to be part of a statewide interdisciplinary team dedicated to the conservation of California's species!
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Habitat Conservation Planning Branch (HCPB) is seeking a motivated Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to join a dynamic team of environmental scientists working statewide to protect California's fish and wildlife resources. As part of the Caltrans Program, and under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent functions as the lead for CDFW's role in the SB 156 Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, facilitating HCPB programs and region Middle-Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) liaisons engagement and providing guidance and technical assistance for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, California Endangered Species Act (CESA) and Fish and Game Code Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) permitting as pertinent to MMBN projects and the protection of biological resources.
Additional information about this job can be found in the Duty Statement. This position is currently remote centered and only requires six in-office days a month (may be subject to change).
This position is 12 months Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service.
During this 12-month LT assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
Some added benefits CDFW offers eligible employees at this location include:
Flexible Work Hours
Telework Opportunities
Free Parking
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Paid Sick & Vacation Retirement
Basic Group Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
11 Paid Holidays
401(k) and 457 plans
Student Loan Forgiveness
Long Term Care
Group Legal Services
This position is posted in the following counties: Sacramento County, Yolo County, You only need to apply to one county.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist): EXAM BULLETIN
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is in an office setting and involves the ability to use a computer keyboard several hours a day, i.e., working at a computer most of the time. Attendance at virtual and in-person meetings and working groups; conduct presentations and coordinate virtually, and occasionally in person if needed, to work with region staff, supervisors, and managers statewide to complete work assignments and provide regions with branch support. This position is eligible for telework consistent with CDFW's telework policy.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.