Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) - California Endangered Species Act Listing Coordinator
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Do you like working with people and wildlife? Are you fascinated by the diversity of California’s native wildlife and diving deep into scientific literature? Then keep reading! The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Wildlife Diversity Program (WDP) is seeking a qualified applicant to evaluate and report on terrestrial wildlife species being considered for listing under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The position works with a host of CDFW and external species experts, tribal, state, and federal land managers, and non-governmental conservation organizations to assess the status of wildlife species and the factors that may threaten them. The position will work closely with an amazing team of skilled and friendly colleagues in the WDP, located in West Sacramento, California. This position requires an education and experience in wildlife biology and the ability to produce detailed reports supported by scientific literature explaining complicated information in a format that is easily understood by fellow scientists and the public.
Under the direction of the CESA Conservation Unit Supervisor, the incumbent will initiate and implement activities related to the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered native wildlife species. The incumbent serves as Program lead in assessing the status of threatened and endangered terrestrial species listed or being evaluated for listing under CESA. The incumbent is also responsible for providing direction, guidance, and technical expertise to the Department for native wildlife conservation programs and serves as a Department representative on interagency teams, technical working groups, and policy teams.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist): Exam Bulletin Link
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The position requires the use of a computer for several hours each day, the completion of office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations; attendance at meetings and participation in conference calls. The position may require travel throughout the State including overnight travel, early mornings, late nights, hiking over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain, use of alternative methods of transportation (including kayak and all-terrain vehicle), and work in inclement weather. A valid driver’s license is required to drive to meetings and field sites. The position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as Department staff.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.