ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE in Sacramento County seeks an Environmental Science Program Lead for a permanent, full‑time role. Salary ranges from $12,551 to $15,602 per month, with new state hires at the minimum or applicable alternate range.

The position allows a hybrid telework option and requires up to 10% travel; residence in California is required at appointment. The role is classified as ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) with supervisory duties described in the Duty Statement.

Qualifications

• Past research experience in complex natural resource science and management domains.
• Knowledge and experience with managing scientific grants and contracts.

Skills

Past research experience

Grants & contracts management

Job description

Job Posting: Environmental Science Program Lead

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Job Code #: JC-533667

Name: Environmental Science Program Lead

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Salary: $12,551.00 - $15,602.00 per Month (New to State candidates hired at minimum salary of classification or alternate range when applicable.)

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

Job Description and Duties

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• The position may require travel up to 10% of the time. This travel may be local or statewide and may result in overnight stays.


• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist


• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533667

Position #(s): 541-780-0756-001

Working Title: Environmental Science Program Lead

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Salary: $12,551.00 - $15,602.00

New to State candidates hired at minimum salary of classification or alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well‑paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Desirable Qualifications

• Past research experience in complex natural resource science and management domains as reflected in reports, presentations, scientific papers and other materials (e.g., digital code and supporting documentation or reports/user guides for explanatory and/or predictive models relevant to natural resource status and dynamics, inclusive of management policy implications.


• Knowledge and experience with managing scientific grants and contracts is desirable for the position.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact:
Chris Keithley
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[e-mail]

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.

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.