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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Department of Fish and Wildlife —Humboldt County, CA
- $4,418 - $9,321 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
Visitor Services Member - Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
American Conservation Experience - EPIC —Loleta, CA
- From $700 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Department of Fish and Wildlife —Humboldt County, CA
- $7,820 - $10,732 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Driver's License
- Senior level
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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)
Department of Fish and Wildlife —Humboldt County, CA
- $10,854 - $13,493 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Driver's License
- Travel
Technical Director - Biological Resources
GHD —Eureka, CA
- $147,000 - $245,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Office
- Master's degree

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Department of Fish and Wildlife -
Humboldt County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,418 - $9,321 a month

Qualifications

Environmental permitting
Outdoor work experience
Copy machines
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Computer skills
Environmental law in public permitting

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Environmental Scientist

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-521674

Environmental Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 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: 7/31/2026

Job Description and Duties

Would you like to be part of a hard-working and dedicated team committed to natural resource conservation? Our team works in coordination with the public and other agencies to help minimize, avoid or remediate environmental impacts in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties.

Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent will be part of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Cannabis and Coastal Habitat Conservation Planning Programs, within Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties in the Northern Region (Region 1 Coastal). The incumbent’s responsibilities include regulatory permitting and compliance: implementation of CDFW’s Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) program, and conduct environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and associated compliance work; coordinating with local and State CEQA lead agencies to support CEQA compliance; coordinating with staff at the State Water Board with a focus on water rights related to cannabis cultivation and licensing projects; and providing support for cleanup, remediation, and restoration of cannabis-related environmental impacts. Specified duties require knowledge of California fish and wildlife resources, ecological principles, lake and stream processes, applicable permitting and environmental laws, and CDFW administrative procedures and policies. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of collaborators. Errors in effective and accurate interaction with the public and others may have significant consequences for the public, the Department, and trust resources.

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 eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. 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.

Link to Environmental Scientist Exam: CalCareers

This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is being considered and you do not need to re-apply.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work unusual and/or long hours; occasionally attend evening public meetings; frequent driving, occasional travel; spend multiple, sometimes consecutive days in the field, walking/hiking long distances to assess habitat conditions in adverse weather or terrain where vehicle access is limited. Use of a state-owned vehicle for travel is required between remote facilities and field sites where public transportation is not readily available. Must be able to operate a 4-wheel drive and all-terrain vehicle off highway and over rough terrain. The position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform consistent with CDFW’s Operations Manual (Section 12901).

Indoor work will be performed from a workstation equipped with standard office equipment. Indoor activities may include training, presentations, and computer and electronic communication. This position requires the ability to operate a computer terminal, calculator, photocopier, and telephone; participate in, give presentations at, and interact with others at meetings; grasp papers, small objects, and manuals; and maneuver above shoulder level and below waist level to access upper and lower files and cabinets.

Telework is up to the discretion and approval of the supervisor and will be consistent with current telework policies.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-521674

Position #(s):

565-131-0762-052

Working Title:

Environmental Scientist

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A

$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B

$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Humboldt County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/31/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

HRB Mailing Address (PO Box)

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Closed Drop Off Location

Human Resources Branch

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

Statement of Qualifications should be no more than two pages in length, size 12 point Arial font, and must answer the following questions in the order listed.

1. Describe your experience reviewing environmental permits, including the types of permits, and how you determined eligibility or completeness.

2. Describe your experience conducting environmental field work, including site inspections and data collection for compliance, remediation or restoration projects.
Other -
A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to act independently with guidance from senior staff, work well in a team setting; apply open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact; maintain professional personal appearance; reliability and keenness of observation.

Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully engage in teamwork, and a desire to coordinate with other staff with their technical and professional development. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with public agencies, industry representatives, the public, and others. Open-mindedness to new processes and procedures, ability to receive and implement feedback, and tact in providing recommendations necessary to achieve shared goals and objectives. A high degree of personal initiative, environmental and work ethic, and team orientation.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
David Manthorne
(707) 741-1211
[email protected]

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:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
[email protected]

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.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-131-0762-052 and RPA Number E-R1 HC 25-019 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov. If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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.

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