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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) POSITION

This Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated

individual to make a meaningful contribution to the protection of botanical resources throughout the

California State Park System. Working cooperatively with a team of dedicated Natural Resources

Division and State Parks District natural resource staff, the successful applicant will provide technical

expertise and assistance, policy guidance, and program and project management on issues related to

vegetation management and the conservation of natural resources throughout the State Park System.

For more information about California State Parks, visit the department’s website at:

Job Announcement

Title: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

Salary: $5,608.00 – $6,975.00 per month

Posted: 12/17/2015

Final filing date: Until Filled

Job Description:

Notice: If you are not a current or former State employee, you must first take an examination to

obtain list eligibility (link to exam bulletin and instructions below under “Helpful Links”)

The reporting location for this position is the Natural Resources Division of California State Parks in

Sacramento, CA. This challenging and rewarding position acts as the Division’s Vegetation

Management Program lead and the Department’s botanical specialist under the direction of the

Environmental Program Manager I. The position supports the Division’s statewide natural resource

programs and represents the Department on interagency and non-profit partnerships addressing

vegetation management issues. The position also provides technical assistance services in wild land

vegetation management (including native and non-native species) to field offices

The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position requires a high level of independent action, the

ability to both identify and solve complex program-related issues and to make sound recommendations

to management for program improvement. Incumbent may be responsible for leading, but not formally

supervising, the work of Environmental Scientists, Environmental Services Interns, and other

classifications. The position may involve statewide travel up to a maximum of 20% of the incumbent’s

time. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact

Laurie Archambault at (916) 651-3743 or Laurie.Archambault@parks.ca.gov.

How to apply:

In order to apply and be considered for this position, ALL APPLICANTS must submit a completed

Standard Examination/ Employment Application, STD 678 by mail or hand delivery to the contact

address listed below (emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted). You must include the

Position # (549-820-0765-002) in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on

the STD 678. You must list your most current employment history first in the “Employment History”

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) Position - Job Announcement