ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Department-of-Parks-; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking an Environmental Scientist (Permanent Intermittent) to support natural resource monitoring across the Sonoma–Mendocino Coast District and Sonoma County. The role involves managing and analyzing geospatial and tabular data, integrating field observations with GIS workflows, and producing maps, reports, and data products for conservation and restoration efforts.

Responsibilities include vegetation surveys, wildlife camera projects, and habitat enhancement work

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental data management and GIS workflows.
• Familiarity with California natural resources, habitats and natural processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist vegetation surveys, wildlife camera projects, and habitat enhancement initiatives.
• Support data management and reporting for conservation and restoration efforts.

Skills

Environmental data management

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Environmental Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$26.26 - $55.39 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/9/2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – SONOMA-MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICT/ RUSSIAN RIVER SECTOR / SONOMA COUNTY

The reporting location for this position is 25381 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills, CA 95430. This position will work under the supervision of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory).

Join a dynamic and expanding team of natural resource professionals working across diverse and ecologically significant landscapes. This position supports innovative natural resource monitoring efforts, including vegetation surveys, wildlife camera projects, and habitat enhancement initiatives, by managing and analyzing geospatial and tabular datasets. The role offers the opportunity to integrate field-collected data with GIS-based workflows, supporting high-quality mapping, data management, and reporting that inform conservation and restoration efforts.

This position will assist natural resource management staff in SMCD in implementing projects for the protection, restoration, and management of natural resources in support of the State Parks Cannabis Watershed Protection Program.

Training and Development assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required. 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.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.

This position is designated as telework eligible - office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Brendan O'Neil at [phone] or at [e-mail]

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

Physical work outdoors in various weather conditions. This position requires prolonged sitting in an office-setting environment with the use of a personal computer. Employees must demonstrate a commitment to maintain a working environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. All staff must maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, maintain good working habits and adhere to all policies and procedures.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position's assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

# of Positions: 1

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.

• 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.

Candidate 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 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Natural resource related data management, geographic information systems, familiarity with California natural resources, habitats and natural processes.

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

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.

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.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for 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.