Job Description and Duties
Are you passionate about conservation and restoration? The Inland Deserts Habitat Conservation Program is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to work throughout Region 6 as part of a statewide team advancing the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Cutting the Green Tape (CGT) initiative. This program is designed to accelerate the pace and scale of environmental restoration by streamlining project development, improving permitting pathways, and managing select restoration grants. In this role, you will collaborate directly with restoration practitioners to design and permit projects that restore habitat form and function in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, supporting the recovery of declining species and enhancing ecological resilience. From desert springs to mountain meadows, your work will help conserve the Inland Deserts’ unique fish, wildlife, and native plants. We are looking for a motivated, independent, and innovative professional who thrives on problem-solving and partnership. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on California’s wild landscapes and lead efforts that shape the future of habitat restoration, apply now!
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist): Exam Bulletin Link
This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least two (2) days per week. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.
Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:
Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR.
This position may be filled in the following counties: San Bernardino, Inyo.
Working Conditions
The incumbent will report to either the Ontario Office in San Bernardino County or the Bishop Office in Inyo County. The position requires several hours of daily computer use and office tasks involving sitting, standing, and walking to other locations. Duties include attending meetings and workgroups in person with State and Federal agency staff and interested parties, or via conference call or video conference. The position requires travel up to 20% throughout the State, including early mornings, late evenings, hiking over uneven, steep, or wet terrain, and working in inclement weather. Fieldwork involves exposure to ticks, poison oak, rattlesnakes, and other environmental conditions typical of remote or undeveloped areas. Safety training and protective equipment will be provided.
The position involves driving State vehicles to meetings and field sites, often in remote locations. This position offers the possibility of an office-centered telework agreement based on the Department’s current Telework Policy.
