Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent is part of CDFW’s Central Region Cannabis Enforcement Program, conducting specialized and complex environmental investigations targeting cannabis cultivation sites. The incumbent will assess impacts from illegal cannabis cultivation sites and make recommendations for remediation. The incumbent independently performs assigned duties and has responsibility for developing CDFW’s Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreements, California Endangered Species Act (CESA) permits, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated documents, and review, comment, and/or complete documents necessary for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) within the Central Region. The incumbent will work with, and provide consultative advice to, local lead CEQA agencies, staff from Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), and CDFW Cannabis Program staff statewide. Specified activities require knowledge of California fish and wildlife resources, ecological principles, lake and stream processes, applicable permitting and environmental laws, and CDFW administrative procedures and policies. The incumbent applies knowledge of environmental impacts and a high degree of personal initiative. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of stakeholders.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Environmental Scientist: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Must be able to spend several days in the field, possibly in adverse weather or terrain, walking in and through rural terrain where outdoor cannabis cultivation occurs, hiking over rough terrain with no vehicle access. Must also have the ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft office software up to eight hours a day. This position requires a uniform for field work. 

Special Requirements

Must be able work unusual and/or long hours on short notice; travel frequently; spend multiple days in the field assessing habitat conditions. Operating a 4WD vehicle off highway, over rough terrain on a regular basis; operate an all-terrain vehicle occasionally.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Special Personal Characteristics: Ability to act independently with guidance from senior staff, work well in a team setting; apply open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact; maintain professional personal appearance; reliability and keenness of observation. Ability to think critically and problem solve.

Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully engage in teamwork, and a desire to coordinate with other staff with their technical and professional development. A sound degree of personal initiative,work ethic, and team orientation.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-431-0762-031 and RPA Number E-R4 ES 24-009 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at

. If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed STD 678.

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 required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.
  
  

  To be considered for this position, you must provide a response to the supplemental question with your state application. Applications received without completely responding to the supplemental question will not be considered. Answers should be a maximum of one page in length, using 12 point Arial font, and contain the applicant’s name and JC number in the upper left corner.

  Please describe your relevant experience pertaining to the duty statement that qualifies you for the position, including knowledge and experience with any of the following: ecology, natural resources, streams, hydrology, fieldwork (including academic, volunteer, or work experience), state or federal environmental laws and regulations, writing ability, exercising sound judgment, and organizing and prioritizing workload.

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