Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager II (EPM II), the Environmental Program Manager I (EPM I) has full program administration and supervision of the staff in the Southern District, which currently includes offices in Riverside, Anaheim, Spring Valley, San Marcos, and Cathedral City. In addition, the EPM I is responsible for overseeing statewide detection, eradication and/or environmental monitoring operations, and serves as the primary liaison with the general public, industry stakeholders and cooperating agencies. The incumbent also performs a range of duties involving statewide research, environmental analysis, outreach, logistics, budgets, and writing contracts, work plans, and reports for agricultural programs for PD/EP.

As a leader in State government, the incumbent is responsible to develop and inspire their workforce and deliver great results for Californians and CDFA. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leverage staff skills, and solve problems; build collaborative relationships and foster an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coach, guide, train, instruct, and develop team members; empower staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; create an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; foster a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promote customer service and accountability; motivate loyalty to the Department’s/Branch’s mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results. The incumbent must inspire personal credibility through authenticity, confidence, consistency, courage, decisiveness, generosity, honesty, integrity, and judgment.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

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Working Conditions

This is not a telework eligible position.

The work settings vary; however, 75 percent of the work will be performed in permanent buildings or trailers leased or owned by the state or cooperating agencies or other locations. The employee reports to the Riverside office and will perform 45% of their work there. Another 30% of the work will be divided between the other Southern District offices: Anaheim, Spring Valley, San Marcos, and Cathedral City. The employee may work in isolated locations and may work alone for extended periods. Offices for employees working indoors are equipped with standard office equipment including a desk, chair, phone, filing and storage cabinets, printer, copier and fax machines, and computer. Computer software used may include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.

The remaining 25 percent of the workload requires traveling to remote and/or urban areas within the State for meetings or evaluating program progress in the field. When working in the field, the employee may encounter extremes in temperature and humidity, variable terrain (smooth to irregular and unstable), and aquatic or riparian situations. The employee may work with varied vehicles and equipment such as global positioning system units, spray equipment, trailers, pumps of various kinds, and ATVs. Activities may require the mixing, loading and application of pesticides, driving for several hours, lifting, bending, reaching and climbing, and moving equipment. Noise level for work is variable. Incumbent may work extended hours and days at any given time in the month including weekends and holidays. Incumbent may also be required to travel, by state vehicle or other public transportation systems, on short notice and on overnight stays as required for trips to various field locations and meetings.

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.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents may not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions are below:

• Restate Questions prior to response

• Include your name and job control number

• Must be no more than three (3) pages, and Arial size 11 or 12 font

The SOQ must include a response to each numbered item below and should include specific examples. Responses on the SOQ should be numbered to correspond to the numbered item.

1) Please describe how your experience and education has prepared you for this specific EPM I position.

2) Please describe your experience and guiding principles on supervising scientific staff.

3) What strategies, tools, and techniques would you use to manage staff working at remote field offices?

Benefits

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

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.