Senior Environmental Scientist; Supervisory

Job Posting: CEQA Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor

Department of Conservation

JC-535751 -

JC-535751 - CEQA Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

$10,854.00 - $13,493.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2026

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities.

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PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH  SEE RESUME  OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Independently, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) will function as a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) unit supervisor in the CalGEM CEQA Program, located at the Headquarters Office in Sacramento. The incumbent will report to an Environmental Program Manager in the CEQA Program; perform, direct and manage the work of technical and professional staff in the CEQA Program, as well as conduct CEQA related work.

Works independently and as a team in the CEQA Program, and with the Senior Team to address CEQA program goals and workload. The incumbent will also plan, develop, and implement innovative solutions to ensure compliance with CEQA, in support of achieving CalGEM’s mission associated with the development of hydrocarbon and geothermal resources in a manner that meets the energy needs of the State.

Upon hire, their selected candidate may choose one of the following offices as their permanent headquarters:
Sacramento, or Bakersfield. Once the location is chosen, the incumbent will be required to work from that specific office exclusively for all in-person reporting. One day of remote work and four days of in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position. Alternative work locations will not be considered.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Classification: $10,854.00 - $13,493.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

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Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.