ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Department of Parks & RecreationSan Luis Obispo County, USJob Description and Duties
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST – COASTAL DIVISION / SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST / MORRO BAY SECTOR OFFICE
The reporting location for this position is Morro Bay Sector Office in Morro Bay, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist.
The Environmental Scientist will assist in a variety of responsible professional scientific offices and field work. The Environmental Scientist will independently perform assigned environmental and natural resource management analysis, research, surveys, and studies; writes final reports; prepares regulatory and compliance documents; enforces environmental law and regulations; prepares non-routine correspondence and answer non-routine questions from the public. The Environmental Scientist performs a variety of tasks including the more responsible, varied, and complex assignments, will be able to work independently and will be assigned lead responsibilities for State and / or federally listed species. Tasks will further Natural Resources Division projects and programs as identified by the Senior Environmental Specialist.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Katie Drexhage at (805) 712-4768 or at .
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
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Working Conditions
Work in a variety of environments
At times, works outdoors in various types of weather; works in unpleasant conditions
Ability to work in cold, windy, wet, and muddy conditions along coastlines, creek banks, in wetlands or marshlands
Ability to work in hot, dry, muggy, or unpleasant weather conditions
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Collect environmental data; analyze and evaluate data; review and interpret scientific and environmental reports; establish and maintain cooperative relations and conduct effective communications with local agencies; prepare clear, complete, and technically accurate reports; and maintain cooperative relations with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers in various park disciplines.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimumqualifications based on a pattern of education from the classificationdescription (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree / transcriptsand / or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for thisposition. If selected for the position official sealed transcriptswill be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to yourapplication or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate,marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA / SURPLUS Applicants : You must check the SROA / Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA / Surplus letter as an additional document.
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