Senior Environmental Scientist; Supervisory

Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety – California Department of Transportation.

Monthly: $10,854.00 – $13,493.00. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification unless a higher alternate range applies.

• Sacramento: 715 P Street, 15th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Oakland: 555 12th Street, Suite 425, Oakland, CA 94607
• Los Angeles: 3950 Paramount Blvd, Suite 210, Lakewood, CA 90712

• Lead a team of vegetation inspectors working near electrical infrastructure, reviewing and evaluating inspection reports and plans to assess utility performance against approved Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) and other regulatory requirements.
• Review guidance, policy, planning documents and legislative proposals related to vegetation management, wildfire science and environmental protection, and provide analysis and recommendations to the Environmental Program Manager.
• Identify trends from field inspections and data, and elevate findings with proposed recommendations to program leadership.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners, including utilities, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct field inspections, analyze reported data, perform audits, publish findings and engage with utilities and interested parties.
• Occasional travel up to 10 % of the time is required; possession of a valid driver’s license is necessary for operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications described in the Classification Specification for Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor). (See attached specification for detailed education, experience and competency requirements.)

• Knowledge of wildfire, vegetation management, forestry science and approaches to reducing wildfire risk.
• Experience performing inspections, documenting and communicating findings.
• Experience as a technical scientist collaborating with the public, external stakeholders and agency representatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present complex scientific findings to non‑scientific audiences through written reports and presentations.
• Ability to coordinate with individuals from different professional backgrounds.
• Experience with regulatory processes and compliance and enforcement of regulations.
• Experience working under tight timelines.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and leave.
• Defined‑benefit retirement program.
• Savings Plus program (401(k), 457).
• Commute and employee wellness programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Additional benefits: flexible work hours, telework opportunities, health, dental & vision benefits, paid sick & vacation, basic group term life insurance, military leave, student loan forgiveness, long‑term care, group legal services and reimbursement accounts.

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. The state maintains a drug‑free workplace.