Senior Wildlife Biologist

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief of the Biological Studies, an Environmental Program Manager I, the incumbent coordinates and negotiates with state and federal environmental agencies regarding wildlife species and protected animal species; provides guidance, direction, and expertise on endangered species regulations; assists district environmental units in determining appropriate and cost effective mitigation measures; coordinates the statewide identification and resolution of wildlife passage issues through transportation rights of way; negotiates project approvals and permits related to biological resources; acts as an in-house expert on the most difficult and complex wildlife and endangered species management and assessment issues. The incumbent will serve as an advisor and technical backup to the Chief.

PARF# 43-26-0002/JC-507095

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The work environment is fast-paced, busy and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and/or stressful. The incumbent may be required to travel to district offices or other meeting facilities, and/or to the sites of proposed projects. In the field, the incumbent, may experience all climatic conditions, including rain or snow. Proposed project sites and/or constructions sites may be loud, dusty, and dirty and may include rugged terrain. While at their base of operation, employees will work in climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

• 1) Experience and knowledge of working on project permitting that requires state or federal biological compensatory mitigation.
• 2) Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally, with state and federal resources agencies, and local partners.
• 3) Demonstrated working knowledge of Caltrans project development process and policies.
• 4) Ability to communicate effectively, in-person, virtually, and in writing. Ability to present information in a public meeting forum.
• 5) Ability to formulate plans, mentor staff on deliverables, track progress, and ensure completion of goals, strategies, and assignments.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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.