Forest & Watershed Geology Program Lead

California Department of Conservation; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Conservation in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist to supervise the Forest & Watershed Geology Program. The role combines leadership of FWG staff with expert review of geologic, slope stability, and erosion assessments to support forest and watershed projects.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework and requires travel, a professional license, and the ability to manage complex geologic analyses.

Qualifications

• A valid professional license is required.
• Travel is required for this position.
• A medical evaluation is required.
• Eligibility follows California state recruitment rules and minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform timber harvesting plan and vegetation management/fuels reduction reviews.
• Conduct geologic, slope stability, erosion reviews and hazard assessments.
• Undertake local and regional geologic and geomorphic mapping.
• Carry out fluvial geomorphic analysis and supervise FWG staff in the Sacramento Office.

Job description

California Department of Conservation in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist to supervise the Forest & Watershed Geology Program. The role combines leadership of FWG staff with expert review of geologic, slope stability, and erosion assessments to support forest and watershed projects.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework and requires travel, a professional license, and the ability to manage complex geologic analyses.