SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) – DIABLO RANGE DISTRICT / HOLLISTER / HOLLISTER HILLS SVRA
The reporting location for this position is 7800 Cienega Rd Hollister, CA 95023 which is located in the Gabilan Mountains and features over 6800 acres and offers off-highway vehicle, hiking, bicycling, and equestrian trails. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor). The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) works at the advanced journey level in a team environment for Diablo Range District to support the Off-Highway Vehicle Program. The incumbent will independently identify problems, develop courses of action, conduct critical sensitive scientific investigations/studies and may prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance and do other related work. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) has lead responsibility for the implementation of the District's Wildlife Habitat Protection Program and implementing the requirements of SB 249 at Hollister SVRA and Carnegie SVRA.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
This position is designated as NOT Telework Eligible.State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Wes Gray at 831) 636-2016 or wes.gray@parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
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Work environment may have moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, elevations, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors. Frequent work outside of office. Work in a range of climatic environments from hot, dry deserts, coastal beaches, cool forests, and mountainous areas. May be exposed to extreme weather and traffic conditions. Operate and navigate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, RUVs or motorcycles in remote park locations. Walking or hiking into remote areas of parks with a wide range of terrain.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.
Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-250-0765-004 and the Job Control # JC-494177 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.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: