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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

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Posted : Monday, September 02, 2024 06:48 PM

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.
3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Reporting to the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory SES), the Environmental Scientist performs a range of duties involving environmental analysis, outreach, logistics, and writing reports for agricultural programs for the Citrus Division.
This involves interaction with federal, state, and county agencies as well as other cooperators and interested or affected groups.
This position is located in Visalia, CA Duties include but are not limited to: •Perform a broad range of research and assessment activities statewide (in urban, rural, and agricultural terrain) concerning present and future environmental, environmental health, and natural resource management issues related to protecting the States citrus industry, natural resources, and public health from citrus pests and diseases.
•Travel to various locations while operating a state vehicle safely and responsibly to conduct pest detection programs and detection surveys for regional or statewide Citrus Division to ensure that the states agriculture and natural resources remain free of citrus pests and diseases.
•Create and submit formal reports regarding the quality control inspection of Citrus Division detection programs.
•Conduct annual and emergency surveys for citrus pests and diseases as prescribed by State and Federal agreements.
•Implement citrus insect and plant disease eradication measures according to established action plans.
The following activities are included in this task: treatment training, supply procurement, treatment crew organization and assignments, report completion for recordkeeping and management evaluation, result interpretation and evaluation, and local site and project map creation.
•Evaluate efficacy and environmental impact of pest detection and eradication projects.
Document project progress, complete required weekly and monthly reports and submit documentation to the Supervisory SES, Environmental Program Manager, Branch Chief, and Division Director, as well as to appropriate county, state, and federal agencies.
•Gather, evaluate, and prepare outreach materials for public meetings, annual reports, presentations at universities and other government agencies, and brochures for public meetings, agricultural-related fairs, and other venues.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Work will be performed in permanent buildings or trailers leased or owned by the state or cooperating agencies or other locations.
The incumbent may work in isolated locations and may work alone for extended periods.
Offices for employees working indoors are equipped with standard office equipment including a desk, chair, phone, filing and storage cabinets, printer, copier and fax machines, and computers.
Computer software used included Microsoft Office Suite, in addition to other programs as needed.
Work requires traveling to remote and/or urban areas within the State for meetings or evaluating program progress in the field.
When working in the field, the incumbent may encounter extremes in temperature and humidity, variable terrain (smooth to irregular and unstable), and aquatic or riparian situations.
The incumbent may work with varied vehicles and equipment such as global positioning system units, spray equipment, trailers, pumps of various kinds, and ATVs.
Activities may require the mixing, loading and application of pesticides, driving for several hours, lifting, bending, reaching and climbing, and moving equipment.
Noise level for work is variable.
Incumbent may work extended hours and days at any given time in the month including weekends and holidays.
Incumbent may also be required to travel by state vehicle or other public transportation systems on short notice and overnight stays may be required for trips to assist various offices within the assigned district and potentially statewide for detection, survey, treatment, other activities, or meetings.
Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFAs Telework Policy.
Job Code #: JC-407185 Position #(s): 014-365-0762-002 Working Title: Environmental Scientist Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST $4,145.
00 - $5,132.
00 A $5,037.
00 - $6,250.
00 B $6,375.
00 - $7,926.
00 C Work Location: Tulare County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The primary responsibilities of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (Citrus Division) are detection, suppression, and eradication of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB) throughout the State.
Due to the expansions of ACP and HLB, it is imperative that ACP control and HLB eradication activities be enhanced and quarantine regulation enforcement measured.
The Citrus Division will carry out HLB eradication and ACP control in a systematic and consistent manner that addresses local conditions, while augmenting quarantine regulation enforcement activities in existing and newly detected areas.
Special Requirements Valid CA Driver’s license and safe driving record.
SOQ: A response to the following SOQ questions is required.
Failure to submit the SOQ may result in disqualification from consideration.
The SOQ questions serve as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below.
The SOQ document must have the applicant’s name in the upper right corner, no more than 2 pages in length with one-inch margins, and 12-point Arial font.
1.
Please describe how your skills, abilities, education, and/or experience qualify you for this position.
2.
Provide an example of a situation that required you to meet a goal in a short time frame and the steps you took to accomplish that goal.
3.
Describe your experience providing training: developing a training program, creating training materials, and/or delivering training.
Provide specific examples.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/9/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Food & Agriculture Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-407185 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Food & Agriculture Human Resources Branch JC-407185 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED.
All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-407185 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Degree and/or School Transcripts Statement of Qualifications - A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered.
The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications 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: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Good analytical and interpersonal skills.
Adept use of Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Excel, databases, and on-line sourcing of information.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate on projects.
A proven ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, responsibility, and independence.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: Fabian Velasco (559) 908-1653 fabian.
velasco@cdfa.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights (916) 654-1005 Civil_Rights@cdfa.
ca.
gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications: If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.
Additional Information: Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.
S.
College or University.
This position may require a medical clearance.
Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.
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.

• Phone : (559) 908-1653

• Location : Tulare County, CA

• Post ID: 9023916954


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