Department of Water Resources
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Are you looking for your dream job working with a multi-disciplinary team to make multi-benefit projects in the Central Valley come true? Do you want to make valuable connections and feel like a vital member of a team? Then look no further! Come join the Division of Multibenefit Initiatives and plan and implement multi-benefit improvements to the State Plan of Flood Control. We have a work life balance-supporting culture and diversity in the Systemwide Ecosystem Enhancement Section. We are looking for three enthusiastic, people-oriented, and productive Environmental Scientists who are quick learners, can take direction and run with it, and want to contribute to a climate resilient California.
You will be required to provide environmental planning, environmental analysis and compliance expertise, to support the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, Conservation Strategy goals and objectives. You will coordinate closely with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, planners, and engineers as well as interested parties. We strongly desire project management skills, GIS skills, a strong and broad understanding of environmental policy and practices related to the flood system in the Central Valley, and the ability to closely collaborate and clearly communicate across disciplines within DWR as well as with key State, federal, and local agencies, partners, and interested parties.
Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated; possess excellent oral and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and a working knowledge of fish and aquatic-related biology as well as ecology principles; can manage multiple concurrent assignments and work effectively in a team environment and have CEQA and permitting work experience. Problem-solving, organizational skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork are essential. Knowledge of Python would be helpful, but not required.
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Must submit a complete application package.
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:
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The appointed candidate will be eligible to participate in a hybrid-teleworking schedule in accordance with an approved employee telework agreement. Employee telework agreements will require minimum in-person attendance and supervisors/managers will guide coordination of in-person schedules to maximize collaboration, team building, comradery, knowledge transfer, succession planning, and productivity within team structures such as sections, branches, offices, and matrix teams.
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, a resume, a Statement of Qualifications, and photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility). Must have Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. (this is subject to change based on classification).
Please reference SAP Position #: 50038745 and JC#: 413385 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
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The Statement of Qualifications should be a two -page maximum typed (Arial 12-point font) document that explains specifically how your knowledge, skills, and experience qualify you for this specific position.
Resumes, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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