ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Job at Department of Parks & Recreation, Butte County, CA

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  • Department of Parks & Recreation
  • Butte County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (PERMANENT - INTERMITTENT) / NORTHERN BUTTES DISTRICT / VALLEY SECTOR / BIDWELL SACRAMENTO RIVER STATE PARK OFFICE / CHICO.

The reporting location for this position is the Bidwell Sacramento River State Park office 12105 River Road Chico, CA. This position will work under direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory).

Under direction of the Northern Buttes District, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist supports the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program (WFRP) throughout the district. This position will provide subject matter and technical expertise in vegetation, wildlife and environmental data, field and analytic methodologies, GIS, and policy guidance for the Northern Buttes District Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program WFRP. The position will require travel within Norther Buttes district and field-based survey work and requires independent action, the ability to both identify and solve complex project-related issues, and the ability to make sound recommendations to management for project and program improvement. Periodically travel Statewide to meet District and Departmental program needs and to occasionally work on weekends as needed.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered

This position is designated as Not telework eligible

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

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. 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.

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Ryan Martin at (530)353-8214 or at ryan.martin@parks.ca.gov.  

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 .

Working Conditions

40% office environment, 60% in the field. Daily and frequent use of personal computer, phone, and a variety of office software applications at a workstation. Sit in a normal seated position for extended periods. Periodically travel Statewide to meet District and Departmental program needs and willingness to occasionally work on weekends as needed. The work environment may have moderate exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Involves interactions with visitors. Frequent work outside of office. Work in a range of climatic environments from hot, dry areas, coastal beaches, forests, chaparral, and steep terrain. May be exposed to extreme weather, poison oak, and ticks.

Special Requirements

  • 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.

This position requires travel Statewide to meet District and Departmental program needs and  to occasionally work on weekends as needed.

Candidates 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.

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-645-0762-902 and the Job Control # JC-484763 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work at office, Remote work, Weekend work,

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