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Job Description and Duties

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)/(LIMITED TERM) – BOATING AND WATERWAYS DIVISION / AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES BRANCH/ SACRAMENTO

The reporting location for this position is AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES BRANCH in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direction of ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I.   

Would you like to be part of a team charged with collaborating and cooperating to control invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta? If you are, look no further than the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW). As part of the California Natural Resources Agency and the Department of Parks and Recreation, DBW is a self-funded division dedicated to bringing together a body of knowledge as the state's expert in recreational boating-related matters, including public access, safety and education, marine law enforcement, and consumer and environmental protection. DBW's Aquatic Invasive Plant Control Program (AIPCP) strives to ensure that invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are managed to reduce the threat to economy, public health, and economy. We offer a progressive and family-friendly, cooperative work environment that values innovative thinking, collaborative approaches, enthusiasm for learning and continued job growth. We are located at the Natural Resources Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. DBW's Aquatic Invasive Plant Control Program is recruiting for a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position. Please see the Duty Statement for more information.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. 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.

This position is a 12-month Limited-Term position that may be extended and/or become permanent.

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

This position is designated as telework eligible office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Edward Hard at (916) 628-5495 or at edward.hard@parks.ca.gov.