What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) position at Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety?
The
reporting location for this position is California Natural Resources Agency
Building located at 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Alternate reporting location of Oakland or Los Angeles is available upon request.
Are you looking to make a difference and join a highly motivated team working on issues critical to ensuring the safety and sustainability of California? The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety's Environmental Science Division is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist to analyze performance with vegetation management commitments in electrical utility Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMP).
Under general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor of the Inspections & Investigations Branch the incumbent will lead inspections of vegetation near electrical infrastructure, write and review inspection reports, lead development of inspection plans to assess electrical corporation’s performance with approved Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) and other regulatory requirements of the Department associated with forestry, wildfire science, and the environment. Incumbent will also lead investigations into concerns raised by external parties and other potential WMP non-performances, conduct critical and/or sensitive scientific investigations and studies and prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance to the department. Incumbent will identify issues found in the field and elevate to the Supervisor with proposed recommendations. The incumbent will provide guidance to and assist the branch Environmental Scientists with document reviews and deliverables prior to submittal to management. The incumbent will develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external agency partners. The incumbent will be the subject matter expert on vegetation management programs to assess electrical utility performance with approved WMPs and other regulatory requirements of the Department associated with forestry, wildfire science, climate change and the environment.
Travel will be performed up to 35% of the time. Possession of a valid driver’s
license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Effective July 1, 2025, The California
Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program
2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in
pay in exchange for 5
hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job
advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for
applicants residing in California, in accordance with Government Code Section
14200 and the Department’s current telework policy. A hybrid schedule typically
includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office a minimum of
two days per week; however, the specific number of in-office days and the
overall telework schedule are subject to change at the sole discretion of the
Department based on operational needs, policy changes, or direction from State
leadership. Employees may be required to report to their designated work
location with minimal notice. Telework does not alter the terms and conditions
of employment, essential job functions, or compliance with departmental
policies. Any required field time counts towards the required in-office days.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
The mission of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is to advance long-term utility infrastructure safety through data-driven, wildfire mitigation evaluation and compliance, excavation standards and education, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, and in support of improved utility infrastructure, safety culture, and innovation.
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Energy Safety participates in E-Verify. If you apply for and are selected for a position, Energy Safety will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information upon appointment. To confirm you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum
qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification
description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts
and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this
position.If selected for the position official sealed transcripts
will be required prior to appointment.
Individuals who are new to state service must have list
eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click
here to learn more about examinations available online.
Do notinclude any confidential
information to your application 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.
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 of wildfire, vegetation management and/or forestry science and approaches to reducing wildfire risk.
Experience performing inspections, documenting and communicating findings.
Experience as a lead technical scientist working with members of the public, external stakeholders, and agency representatives
Ability to effectively communicate and present complex scientific findings to non-scientific audiences through written reports and presentations.
Ability to coordinate with individuals from different professional backgrounds.
Experience with regulatory processes and compliance and enforcement of regulations.
Experience working under tight timelines.
Salary : $93,840 - $128,784
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