Job Posting: Environmental Scientist

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-521213
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Environmental Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/30/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team working on water supply and infrastructure projects? Would you like to apply your skills or learn new skills in environmental permitting, fisheries and terrestrial biology? Under the close supervision of a Senior Environment Scientist (Supervisory) and within the Bay Delta Region's Habitat Conservation (HabCon) Program, the incumbent is responsible for preparing, tracking, reviewing, editing, and conducting compliance on Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreements, California Endangered Species Act (CESA) permits, and commenting on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related environmental documents for Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) projects. The incumbent represents the HabCon Program and provides consultative advice when working with outside entities. The incumbent will apply the best available technical information in writing and presentations to provide significant positive consequences for Valley Water, CDFW, the public, and trust resources. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Please thoroughly and appropriately answer all requested information for each employment record entry in step 3) Experience of the online application. STD 678 Employment Applications will be screened for proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and thorough completion of the Employment History section (beginning on page 4). Do not simply state to refer to your resume. If a field does not apply, enter "N/A" or other appropriate answer. Click "Print" at the bottom of the CalCareers application to preview your STD 678 application. Applicants whose applications do not follow these instructions may be eliminated from further consideration.

Link to Class Title Exam: Environmental Scientist/Exam Bulletin  

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

 

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

 

Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR.

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least two (2) days per week. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.


This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

 

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.

This position may be filled in the following counties: Solano/Napa/Sonoma counties.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work on a computer for prolonged periods and operate office equipment (computers, copies/scanners, fax machines, telephones, etc.). Attend frequent site visits and meetings away from office. Field work is completed year-round and will be required sometimes in remote locations, rugged terrain, and/or adverse weather conditions. On occasion work will be physically demanding for short periods of time. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a State vehicle with and without four-wheel drive (4WD). This position will on occasion require the incumbent to wear a CDFW uniform for identification purposes.

This position will be headquartered at one of the CDFW, Bay Delta Region offices at the following locations: Fairfield, Napa, or Santa Rosa, California, to be determined for the successful candidate at the time of the job offer. This position offers the possibility of a telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-521213
Position #(s):
565-331-0762-905
Working Title:
Environmental Scientist
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A
$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B
$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

 

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

 

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The position requires operation of office equipment (computers, copies/scanners, fax machines, telephones, etc.); vehicles (with and without 4WD); field work will be required on occasion and sometimes locations will be remote and consist of rugged terrain, and/or in adverse weather conditions.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/30/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
HRB Mailing Address
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Closed Drop Off Location
Human Resources Branch
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
  • 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
Working knowledge of various state and federal permitting processes related to Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements (LSAA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP), and California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

Experience in:
- Wildlife, fisheries, or conservation biology
- Wildlife permitting
- Wildlife monitoring

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to act independently and take direction, lead, and work well in a team setting.

Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills; high degree of personal initiative, environmental and work ethic, and team orientation; ability to work cooperatively with other CDFW staff and state, federal, and non-governmental organization partners; communicate effectively, respectfully, and positively with superiors and all coworkers and external partners.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jason Faridi
(707) 810-0764
jason.faridi@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

In order to be considered for this position, you must provide responses to the supplemental questionnaire below with your state application. Please keep your collective answers to no more than two pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. In addition to supplementing applicants' qualifications for the position, the submitted response will also be evaluated as a cumulative writing sample. Applicants whose responses to the supplemental questions that do not follow these directions or are unrelated to the prompt may be eliminated from further consideration.
Question 1. Please describe how your knowledge and/or experience relates to the position of Environmental Scientist responsible for environmental review and permitting in Santa Clara County.
Question 2. Please provide an example that illustrates your knowledge and/or experience as it relates to conducting environmental research, monitoring, or management of fish and wildlife.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-331-0762-905 and RPA Number E-R3 ES 25-006 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 https://jobs.ca.gov.  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.

 

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

 

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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