Environmental Scientist - Marine Environmental Review Scientist
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Job Description and Duties
Are you interested in working to help California protect, maintain, enhance, and restore California's marine ecosystems for their ecological values and their use and enjoyment by the public through good science and effective communication? California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is looking for someone to use their knowledge of marine ecosystems to do just that in the CDFW Marine Region's Environmental Review and Water Quality Project. The position will be evaluating potential impacts of proposed projects and activities on marine resources along California’s north coast. Proposed projects include activities such as dredging, aquaculture, discharges, energy project, desalination plants, and port infrastructure. Your knowledge of marine resources will help determine impacts to fish, invertebrates, plants, wildlife and habitats in ocean, bay, estuarine, and shoreline areas. Work with the California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, California Marine Protected Areas, and state and federal permits. You will have the opportunity to represent the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on large-scale, long-range habitat planning activities and collaborate with state and federal agency partners, researchers, and other stakeholders.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:
Environmental Scientist:Exam Bulletin Link
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Use of a keyboard and computer several hours a day and sitting for prolonged periods. Occasional work on a boat in coastal, bay, and estuarine environments, in inclement weather at times. Handling live and dead marine organisms. Occasional lifting of heavy items. Occasional travel may be required within the state of California via private or public transportation. (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) Travel may include overnight stay which may be extended up to 5 days. Position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.