ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-515578

Habitat Stewardship through Land Management Planning
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 5/4/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Be a land steward as part of our productive and collaborative Conserved Lands Program (CLP) located in the North Central Region (NCR) of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)!

Under the close supervision and constructive oversight of the Senior ES (Supervisor), the Environmental Scientist (ES) follows State guidelines to prepare, draft, and process Land Management Plans (LMP) for two CDFW Wildlife Areas in CDFW’s North Central Region (NCR). Secondary duties include collaborating with internal and external programs while assisting with overall lands management goals and objectives from field and office locations.

Link to Environmental Scientist Exam: CalCareers

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.

Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer including familiarity with Microsoft Office software. Responsibilities are split between office and field work. Reporting locations will include teleworking from home and in the North Central Region office, and some field work at CDFW-managed properties. Office work will entail researching reviewing and developing documents in addition to working with Regional staff, interact with headquarters staff and members of the public via e-mail, telephone and through virtual meetings. Ability to legally drive for up to 8 hours. Ability to work outdoors for up to week-long trips in variable weather conditions, operate 4 wheel drive vehicles, with and without trailers, and may include boats, wading in streams, and walking over uneven outdoor terrain carrying a 30 lb. backpack for up to 6 hours, travel over uneven terrain, up and down steep terrain, long distances by foot in wet and cold weather to hot and dry weather, overnight travel (less than 15% of duty) for remote locations may be required. This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff on certain occasions.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-515578

Position #(s):

565-281-0762-905

Working Title:

Habitat Stewardship through Land Management Planning

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A

$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B

$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website:

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/4/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

HRB Mailing Address

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Closed Drop Off Location

Human Resources Branch

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento, CA 95814

Please Note: Drop-off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission. Resumes will not take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific question (below) will not be considered.

  SOQ must be no longer than one page, Arial font 12 with standard margins.

  In regard to the listed job duties, desirable qualifications, special requirements, and working conditions, please briefly introduce yourself and describe with pertinent detail, why you would be an ideal choice for this position.

• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Knowledge/experience in data compilation, management, and analysis
• Knowledge/experience in technical writing, editing, and reporting
• Knowledge/field experience in habitat relationships, ecology, biogeography, and public uses
• Knowledge of environmental planning, timelines, compliance, documentation, filing
• Excellent written, verbal, collaboration, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, and mapping applications (GPS/Field Maps ; GIS programs)

A high degree of personal initiative, dependability, professionalism and integrity are expected. An ideal incumbent is also open to feedback on performance and adapts to changing challenges & priorities. To be successful, the incumbent should have the heart of a land steward and a high degree of emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and initiative along with a working knowledge to design and draft Lands Management Plans that maximize habitat conservation, compatible public use, and provide long-term property management coverage.

Professional, build trust through honest and tactful communication and actions, strive to listen to others and understand their interests, and maintain effective working relationships with staff, managers, members of the public, agency personnel and stakeholders.

Work independently and in a team setting; transparently, and as directly as needed to accomplish tasks while demonstrating excellent listening and negotiation skills; and work efficiently & effectively in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jason Holley
(916) 827-6851
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-281-0762-905 and RPA Number E-R2 W 25-005 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.