Environmental Scientist

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking an Environmental Scientist to perform entry to journey level environmental work, gathering data on public health, natural resources and environmental issues. Under supervision, you will assist with analyses, surveys, and regulatory documents, while developing professional skills and contributing to state environmental programs.

The role includes preparing drafts and routine correspondence, answering inquiries, and supporting compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Gathers data on public health, environmental, agricultural productivity, and natural resource topics.
• Performs preliminary environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations and studies of less difficulty.
• Prepares routine correspondence, regulatory and compliance documents.

Responsibilities

• Gather data on public health and environmental topics for analysis.
• Conduct environmental analysis, surveys and investigations of varying complexity.
• Prepare preliminary and routine reports, regulatory documents, and communicate with public/government entities.

Job description

Exam # 4286

Deadline Continuous

Working title Environmental Scientist Monthly salary $4,418.00 - $6,035.00 (A) per Month | $5,370.00 - $7,350.00 (B) per Month $6,796.00 - $9,321.00 (C) per Month Exam # 4286 Deadline Continuous

Position Description

00100762 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

This class is the entry, intermediate working, and journey level of the series. Range A is the entry and first working level of the class. Under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of the less difficult and responsible professional scientific office and field work. In accordance with detailed instructions and specific standards, incumbents gather data on public health, environmental, agricultural productivity, and natural resource management issues; perform preliminary environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies of less difficulty; prepare preliminary drafts of reports; prepare drafts of routine correspondence; answer questions of a routine and minor nature from the public; prepare regulatory and compliance documents; and do other related work. Work at this level is characterized by a reliance on detailed instructions and assistance from lead persons and supervisors in the application of proven techniques and methodologies to assigned work. Range B is the intermediate working level of the class. Under general supervision, incumbents perform a variety of responsible scientific professional office and field work. Incumbents gather data on public health, environmental, agricultural productivity, and natural resources management issues; perform environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies of average difficulty; write preliminary reports; prepare routine correspondence and answer questions of a routine nature from the public and other governmental entities and agencies; prepare regulatory and compliance documents; enforce environmental laws and regulations; and do other related work. Work at this level is characterized by a reliance on proven techniques and methodologies. Range C is the journey level. Under direction, incumbents perform a variety of responsible professional scientific office and field work. Incumbents independently perform assigned public health, environmental, agricultural productivity, and natural resource management analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies; write final reports; prepare regulatory and compliance documents; enforce environmental law and regulations; prepare non-routine correspondence and answer non-routine questions from the public; and do other related work. Incumbents allocated to this level perform a variety of tasks including the more responsible, varied, and complex assignments; incumbents may provide consultative advice to various governmental entities and agencies. Work at this level is often characterized by independent development and use of techniques and methodologies. Incumbents may be assigned lead responsibility for a specific project.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that required under \