Have you been on the hunt for a position that spans Mono to Imperial Counties. Are you throwing out lines for opportunities that revolve around conservation and regulatory compliance? Are you electrified by the idea of working a blended office and field position within the wide territories of utility right of ways, which includes Lake Sabrina, Big Bear, the Mojave National Preserve, Owens Valley, and beyond?
The Inland Deserts Habitat Conservation Program is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to work throughout Region 6 as part of a Southern California team advancing compliance with Southern California Edison's (SCE) projects on public and private lands. This unit is designed to accelerate the pace and scale of utility environmental compliance, improving permitting pathways, and inspecting SCE's operations, maintenance, and capital projects when regulated by Fish and Game code. In this role, you will collaborate directly CDFW and SCE staff to permit projects that balance habitat form and function in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, supporting the recovery of declining species and enhancing ecological resilience, when California's public trust resources are affected by SCE's work under Fish and Game Code and CEQA. From desert springs, to vast lakes, to mountain meadows, your work will help conserve the Inland Deserts’ unique fish, wildlife, and native plants. We are looking for a motivated, independent, and innovative professional who thrives on problem-solving and partnership. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on California’s wild landscapes and lead efforts that shape the future of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the state, apply now!
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. 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.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist): Exam Bulletin Link
Environmental Scientist: Exam Bulletin Link
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The position will be headquartered in the Ontario office, with site visits throughout the Inland Deserts Region, including Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial Counties. Periodic travel up to 25% outside the Inland Deserts Region may also be required. The position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft Office software for up to eight hours per day, and to complete office tasks that involve sitting, standing, and walking to other locations. The role also includes coordinating and participating in meetings and conference calls, as well as attending in-person meetings and workgroups with stakeholders and local, state, and federal agencies within the Inland Deserts Region as well as Regions 4 and 5. Field site visits and travel will be necessary, and the incumbent must be able to walk on uneven, hilly terrain. The Position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff. This position offers the possibility of an hybrid- telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.
