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Environmental Scientist

The Environmental Scientist will help administer the California Monitoring Program (CMP) with a specific focus on Southern California steelhead in the South Coast Region under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor. The Environmental Scientist will oversee daily operations of field schedule, including coordinating with external partners, data collection, and data analysis. The incumbent will administer restoration grants overseeing compliance, deliverables, and invoicing. Main functions include coordinating fisheries surveys, managing grants, managing and analyzing data, and reporting. The Environmental Scientist will schedule up to nine field crew members. The role requires the ability to track and analyze large datasets for dissemination in memos, reports, and presentations. Grant management requires strong communication and organizational skills. This dynamic position coordinates within the region, across the state, and with many external partners.
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.
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.
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.