Senior Environmental Scientist; Specialist

Banking, Environmental Review, and Permitting

Job Posting : JC-533198

Salary: $7,820.00 - $10,732.00 per Month

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Description:

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Bay Delta Region has two exciting opportunities in our Habitat Conservation Program for proactive and independent individuals to conserve the Bay Areas's unique fish and wildlife, and their habitats, such as Swainson's hawk, longfin smelt, and California tiger salamander, primarily through implementing conservation and mitigation banking! These positions are responsible for preparing, permitting, tracking, reviewing, editing, and commenting on conservation and mitigation banks and complex California Endangered Species Act (CESA) permits, reviewing land acquisition and real estate documents for bank properties and other mitigation lands, and conducting due diligence reviews of entities holding or managing bank properties or other mitigation lands.

Both positions have the opportunity to independently identify problems, develop courses of action, and conduct extremely complex and difficult scientific investigations and studies on issues of major importance to CDFW. A high degree of personal initiative is expected, including applying the best available technical information in writing and presentations to provide significant positive consequences for the public, CDFW, and trust resources.

Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.

Working Conditions:

Ability to use a computer keyboard for several hours each day; complete office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking; attend meetings and conference calls. The position may require fieldwork. A valid driver’s license is required to drive on official state business. Driving may require travel of up to three or more hours each way including overnight travel (up to 5%).

Work schedules may include early mornings and late nights. The position may involve hiking over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain and use of an all‑terrain vehicle; and work in inclement weather. The position may require the incumbent to wear an official uniform for identification purposes.

Telework Information:
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.

Headquarters

Location:

This position may be headquartered at one of the CDFW, Bay Delta Region offices at the following locations:
Fairfield, Santa Rosa, or Napa, California, to be determined for the successful candidate at the time of the job offer.

Minimum Requirements:

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

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.

Contact Information:
Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jason Faridi

Equal Opportunity:
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer…