Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT / NATURAL RESOURCES / CASWELL MEMORIAL STATE PARK

The reporting location for this position is Caswell Memorial State Park in Ripon, CA. This position will work under the supervision of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). 

We are looking for a team player to work in some of the most beautiful parks in the State Park System including but not limited to Caswell Memorial State Park, Great Valley Grasslands State Park, George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area, and McConnell State Recreation Area.

The Environmental Scientist will have primary responsibility for administering the Central Valley District's Proposition 64 program for the cleanup, remediation, and restoration of environmental damage in watersheds affected by marijuana cultivation and related activities.

Typical working hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM on full days, but schedule may vary depending on operational need. This position may also be working nights, weekends, and overnight at units within the district, depending on program/project need.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. 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.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Heather Reith at (209) 768-5217 or at heather.reith@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

Mostly office working conditions, some fieldwork and overnight travel is required. May be required to perform arduous field work in rugged, steep terrain. Work indoors in climate-controlled buildings, work outdoors in variable weather conditions. Work in hazardous situations (e.g., around fire, chemicals, etc.) Work environment may have exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Typical working hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on full days, but schedules may vary depending on available funding and operational need. This position may also work nights and weekends depending on program/project needs.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

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.

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.

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:

Current basic fire fighter certification (FF Type II) or willingness to be certified in Wildland Fire (at minimum receiving a qualification of Firefighter II and Resource Advisor) desired

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 #549-730-0762-902 and the Job Control # JC-513702 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, Night shift, Weekend work

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