SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid sick and vacation

401(k) and 457 plans

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employee Assistance Program

Public Transit Subsidy

Job summary

The State of California seeks a CEQA Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor to lead the CEQA unit in the CalGEM CEQA Program, headquartered in Sacramento. The role reports to the Environmental Program Manager and guides technical staff in CEQA-related work, with a focus on innovative compliance and program goals.

The incumbent will work in a hybrid schedule (one remote day, four days in-office) from Sacramento or Bakersfield, ensuring coordination with agencies and stakeholders to advance

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, verbal and written, with ability to promote collaboration.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments in a supervisory role.
• Experience supervising or directing staff in environmental projects.
• Experience evaluating environmental impacts under CEQA and/or NEPA.
• Experience coordinating with government agencies or external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• Experience conducting environmental analysis or scientific work.

Responsibilities

• Act as CEQA unit supervisor in the CalGEM CEQA Program in Sacramento.
• Plan, direct and manage technical staff and CEQA-related work.
• Ensure CEQA compliance and support CalGEM’s mission for energy resources.

Skills

Communication (verbal/written)

Team leadership

Prioritization

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Supervising staff

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Environmental analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Environmental laws & policies

Job description

Job Posting: CEQA Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor

Department of Conservation

JC-535751 -

JC-535751 - CEQA Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

$10,854.00 - $13,493.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2026

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities.

Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification. PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH \"SEE RESUME\" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Independently, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) will function as a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) unit supervisor in the CalGEM CEQA Program, located at the Headquarters Office in Sacramento. The incumbent will report to an Environmental Program Manager in the CEQA Program; perform, direct and manage the work of technical and professional staff in the CEQA Program, as well as conduct CEQA related work. Works independently and as a team in the CEQA Program, and with the Senior Team to address CEQA program goals and workload. The incumbent will also plan, develop, and implement innovative solutions to ensure compliance with CEQA, in support of achieving CalGEM’s mission associated with the development of hydrocarbon and geothermal resources in a manner that meets the energy needs of the State.

Working Conditions

Upon hire, their selected candidate may choose one of the following offices as their permanent headquarters: Sacramento, or Bakersfield. Once the location is chosen, the incumbent will be required to work from that specific office exclusively for all in-person reporting. One day of remote work and four days of in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position. Alternative work locations will not be considered.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Classification: $10,854.00 - $13,493.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

• One-on-One career consultations
• Mock interviews
• Tips and best practices for applying to positions

Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

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:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally/written)
• Ability to promote a positive working environment and relationship with others
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Experience in regulatory compliance
• Experience supervising, leading or directing staff
• Experience evaluating environmental impacts and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Experience conducting environmental analysis or scientific work
• Experience coordinating with government agencies or external stakeholders
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and policies

DOC employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• 401 (k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

Additional benefit information can be found on the following websites:

Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.conservation.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: EEO Officer [phone] [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.

Additional Information

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) - Exam

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

EDUCATION INFORMATION: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

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.