Job Description and Duties
Environmental Scientist - Colorado Desert DISTRICT / Natural Resources / Anza-Borrego Desert
The reporting location for this position is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Borrego Springs, CA. This position will work under the direction of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory).
This position is responsible for the identification, scoping, budgeting, implementation and reporting of projects to mitigate and repair cannabis cultivation impacts through remediation and restoration, and development and implementation of protective strategies within the Colorado Desert District (CDD), which includes Anza-Borrego Desert, Cuyamaca Rancho and Palomar Mountain State Parks. This Lead position is expected to work as part of the interdisciplinary Cannabis Watershed Protection Program and will also exercise a moderate level of independent action, project oversite and field crew leadership. Field portions of this position will often be located in extreme and remote portions of the Colorado Desert District and will require long hours outside in remote and extreme weather conditions. The position may be responsible for developing project goals and guidelines, written crew protocols and scheduling, leading the work of others, such as Environmental Services Interns and student assistants and acting as State Park representative.
This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
State housing is required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Danny McCamish, Senior Environmental Scientist at (760) 522-2474 or at danny.mccamish@parks.ca.gov .
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position will require a combination of office working conditions and remote field work. Overnight travel or site camping may be required irregularly. Office work activity is expected to be five, eight hour working days per week (up to 40 hours per week), while Field activity may require you to work longer than 8 hours per day and perform arduous field work in rugged, steep terrain above to 5000 feet elevation and may require hiking of up to 10 miles a day. Flexibility of work schedule during the week will be key for fieldwork timing and duration of some projects. Field sites may be located in extremely remote backcountry areas and weather conditions can vary in the extremes. Field locations vary but can see temperatures above 105F and below freezing annually. Field work may require the use of helicopters or other heavy machinery, 4x4 unpaved/offroad driving conditions and varied hours based on project. Overtime will be made available upon District Supervisor approval. Reporting locations will be available at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and/or Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-427145
Position #(s): 549-940-0762-400
Working Title: Environmental Scientist Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,145.00 - $5,132.00 A
$5,037.00 - $6,250.00 B
$6,375.00 - $7,926.00 C
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Diego County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Colorado Desert District
Department Information
The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Incumbents will be required to participate in a bi-annual medical surveillance program. The medical surveillance program monitors employees for potential exposure to insecticides. Not Required but beneficial: Completion of Wildland Firefighter Type II certification and OSHA HAZWOPER certification, ArcGIS software suite familiarity, Maximo Software familiarity. Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You
must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/29/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Attn: Certification Unit
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento , CA 94296-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Clas & Hiring
715 P Street
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny McCamish
(760) 522-2474
danny.mccamish@parks.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sharon Comas - Human Rights Office
(916) 653-9990
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-940-0762-400 and the Job Control # JC-427145 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Eligibility Information
To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
List Eligibility - Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification Environmental Scientist. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
Transfer Eligibility - Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
Reinstatement Eligibility - Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2024
