Job Description and Duties This position will be filled in our Sacramento or Long Beach Office. Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (Man.), the position is responsible for assisting in the management of environmental analyses and studies on projects before and programs of the California State Lands Commission (Commission). The incumbent will provide support for environmental analyses required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), identify policy/practice needs, and develop recommendations and solutions in scientific areas of concern to the Commission. The incumbent shall follow the principles outlined in the vision, mission, and inclusion statements of the Commission.
Note:
- Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 – 8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of the CalHR Human Resources Manual.
- New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable.
- If you would like to share how you learned about this job opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
- This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the State Lands Commission policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
- When not teleworking, primarily an indoor office setting located in Sacramento or Long Beach.
- When in the office, work environment is mostly inside an office with artificial light and forced air temperature control.
- Daily use of a personal computer and software programs, at a workstation, for prolonged periods.
- High percentage of time researching, reading, editing, and writing.
- High volume of e-mail correspondence and/or video conferencing.
- Frequent high-paced, deadline-driven workload.
- Local travel to and from coordination or working group meetings, and occasional site visits or field research.
- occasional distance travel for public meeting.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The California State Lands Commission provides the people of California with effective stewardship of the lands, waterways, and resources entrusted to its care through preservation, restoration, enhancement, responsible economic development, and the promotion of public access. We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission’s mission and thrive. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAStateLands Instagram: www.instagram.com/castatelands
Department Website:
https://www.slc.ca.gov/ Special Requirements Electronic applications are preferred for this Job Control. Paper application packages must contain the Job Control number and classification title on the first page of the application to be considered.
NOTE:
- Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, sex, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, disability information, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted.
- When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
- Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit.
- Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered.
- Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package.
- Do not submit a second application by paper when applying electronically.
- SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as “SROA Letter” or “Surplus Letter” when applying electronically.
- This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
School Transcripts:
Application packages must include a copy of official transcripts for the universities/colleges attended where the required coursework was received. Failure to provide official transcripts may result in removal from the exam list. Applicants providing copies of international official transcripts may need to provide an evaluation/translation from an educational credentials evaluation service (Foreign Transcript Evaluation [CL-635]) to ensure that all the required coursework can be verified by the hiring agency. 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 work toward consensus positions with governmental, private, and public interest groups. -Experience in managing contracts and working with contractors. -Knowledge of CEQA, the Permit Streamlining Act (PSA), and other natural resource management laws, rules, and regulations, Federal and State Endangered Species Acts and NEPA. -Knowledge of air and water quality issues and natural resources management. -Working knowledge of computers and software (word processing, databases). -Review, check, and interpret scientific and environmental reports. -Analyze and evaluate scientific data, reach reliable conclusions, and develop sound recommendations. -Concisely summarize pertinent information for management or Commissioners. -Establish and maintain a professional, respectful, and cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside the agency. -Prepare clear, complete, and technically accurate reports and other necessary work products.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Position Location
Sacramento:
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 100-South Sacramento, CA 95825
***FREE PARKING AND NEAR HWY 50 AND BUS ROUTES***
Long Beach:
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 350 Long Beach, CA 90802 Exam Information To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the applicable exam on CalCareers and be reachable on an employment list or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility prior to hire. For information on State jobs, please visit CalHR's website. If the classification is not listed on this link, an exam is not being administered at this time.