Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) - Broadband Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
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Help conserve our southern California fish and wildlife resources! Work to protect burrowing owl, desert tortoise, Mojave ground squirrel and so many more sensitive species in the Inland Deserts Region. Apply your skills and knowledge to expand broadband access to Californians and join a team passionate scientists.
Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) and in accordance with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) contract R2282001 for services between CDFW and Caltrans, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) works to coordinate and process permitting of Caltrans Projects, related to the Broadband Middle-Mile Network. The Specialist will work to assist Caltrans in compliance with current laws, regulations, CDFW policy, and procedures pertaining to the protection of biological resources. Tasks are expected to include but not be limited to the following: issue permits, review environmental documents, review Sunotifications, facilitate mitigation completion, review permittee responsible mitigation, review conservation banks, and lands packages (e.g. review long term management plans, interim management plans, Property Analysis Records (or similar), biological resources report for mitigation lands, GIS shapefiles of mitigation lands, habitat land acquisition documents, and Due Diligence Letters) as appropriate. This position will also assist CDFW in fulfilling its obligations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), where applicable.
This position is a 12 month 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 Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
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 Link
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
In office and field settings. A telework schedule may be considered. This position is required to be in the Ontario office two days per week with the option to telework the remainder of the time as duties allow and with supervisor approval. The position may require attendance at site visits/Caltrans construction sites. A valid California Drivers license is required and travel up to three or more hours each way and hiking over uneven terrain. Position will be located in San Bernardino County in the City of Ontario.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.