Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) - Habitat Conservation Permitting Liaison
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Job Description and Duties
The CDFW, Bay Delta Region has an exciting opportunity in our Habitat Conservation Program for a proactive and independent person to conserve the Bay Areas's unique fish and wildlife, and their habitats! In this position, you will:
Provide independent technical review, analysis and comments on environmental documents pertaining to CDFW trust responsibilities and issues where CDFW will be a responsible agency. Review, track, and prepare written comments on CEQA and related environmental documents.
Prepare, review, track California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Incidental Take Permits, 2080.1 consistency determinations, and other complex endangered species related documents for Caltrans projects. Conduct site visits, assess on-site impacts, develop mitigation measures and prepare CESA and CEQA documentation for final CESA permits.
Assist in environmental permitting of projects by providing evaluation of Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) notifications, conduct site visits, assess on-site impacts, develop mitigation measures and prepare final LSA Agreements.
Monitor and track compliance associated with CDFW issued permits. Maintain frequent and effective communication with the program supervisor, other team members, cooperators, the public, and the regulated community.
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
Frequently attend site visits and meetings away from office. Operate office equipment (computers, copies/scanners, fax machines, telephones, etc.). Must be able to operate a motor vehicle (with and without four-wheel drive [4WD]) and be prepared to travel using a state vehicle. Occasional field work in remote locations, encountering rugged terrain and/or adverse weather conditions. May occasionally be required to wear a CDFW uniform.
Based on operational need at the time of the job offer, this position may potentially be headquartered at any of the CDFW, Bay Delta Region offices at the following locations: Fairfield, Yountville, or Santa Rosa, CA. This position offers the possibility of an office-centered telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.