Environmental Scientist
The reporting location for this position is Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area located at 5172 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory).
This position will support the development and implementation of natural resources management projects, planning, and stewardship throughout the district's five units. Specifically, the position will support the district's restoration and habitat monitoring programs and will take a lead role in implementation of these programs at three park units (i.e., Picacho SRA, Salton Sea SRA, and Indio Hills Palms property). The Environmental Scientist will compile data, manage records, analyze results, and make recommendations for natural resources management throughout the district. The position will plan natural resources projects and may serve as the liaison for regulatory permits for district projects.
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 designated as not telework eligible.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
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 Sara Lockett at (760) 767-1084 or Sara.Lockett@parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Work may occur in the field or office. Field work may occur outdoors in various types of weather or in unpleasant conditions (e.g. extreme desert heat, rough or uneven terrain). Work environment has exposures to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, nearby heavy equipment or traffic, and/or loud noises.
May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors.
Occasional travel throughout district or state may be required, with overnight stay at hotels and/or spike camps.
Schedule may be modified, with notice, depending on district projects and needs.