Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public? Are you scientifically minded but would also like to work with environmental laws and policy? Do you have strong analytical skills as well as strong written and oral communication skills? Consider a job in western Riverside County helping to conserve unique natural resources. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking an Environmental Scientist to perform duties related to Lake and Streambed Alteration in Riverside County, located in the Ontario office. We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist to apply knowledge of natural resources, with a willingness to learn the implementation of environmental law. Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) you would work independently on assigned work with a dedicated, convivial, and collaborative team of environmental scientists in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Habitat Conservation Program in Riverside County. Primary duties include (see duty statement for detailed information): - Analyze, review, prepare and track Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCP) and Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements, and associated environmental correspondence. Includes quantifying development impacts on natural resources and making recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts. - Conduct compliance monitoring, desk review and site visits of Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements. - Use and develop knowledge of California fish and wildlife resources, ecological principles, water resources management, lake and stream processes, permitting and environmental laws, and procedures and policies. - Work collaboratively with the permittees, local county and city jurisdictions, and state and federal agencies in the implementation of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCP)and other regulatory programs. 

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Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft office software up to eight hours a day. Travel and field work is required. Field work may include driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle or hiking long distances in rugged terrain. Attendance at site visits, meetings, and trainings in all five counties in the Region and may require occasional overnight travel to reach some project or site locations. Attendance at internal and external training. Willingness to work long hours, sometimes including early mornings, late nights and weekends. May operate 4WD vehicles, project equipment, machinery, digital equipment, computers, and lab equipment. Ability to carry and move with a 25–30-pound backpack over uneven terrain, operating equipment in uneven terrain and inclement weather; presentations and fieldwork require operating and maintaining equipment, machinery, digital and lab equipment. This Position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

Please complete questions 1-2 below, using size 12 font, in no more than two (2) pages total (one sided). Please number your responses to the corresponding question. Please complete and attach to your application package.

1. Describe your knowledge and experience with the Lake and Streambed Alteration Program, Natural Community Conservation Plan, and the California Environmental Quality Act; include relevant skills and experiences such as knowledge of California fish and wildlife resources, applicable permitting and environmental laws, and technical skills that qualify you for this position.
2. Describe your experience working collaboratively, and in partnership with, a variety of public, private, local, State, Tribal and Federal government entities and stakeholders involved with fish and wildlife and/or natural resource issues.

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
• Other - Please see below for specific SOQ requirements. 

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