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 Sup), the Environmental Scientist performs a broad range of scientific and professional office and field duties involving environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies for the EQRP. The Environmental Scientist must establish effective working relationships and maintain cooperative liaison relationships with those contacted in the course of work. * Develops quarantine regulatory measures for the state, county, local agencies and invested stakeholders and implements environmental standards, environmental related regulations to ensure that state's agricultural lands and natural resources remain free of invasive species such as Asian Citrus Psyllid, Hunaglongbing (HLB), Light brown Apple Moth, European Grapevine Moth and invasive fruit flies. This includes applying scientific methods and principles in the identification, research, and solution of problems in the areas of emergency pest abatement and control measures to contain the infestation. * Performs environmental analysis, studies and surveys concerning present and future environmental, environmental health and natural resource management issues to address concerns related to regulatory pest prevention measures * Prepares regulatory permits and protocols and other documents for state, county and local agencies to ensure that each entity is following current quarantine regulations and the State's agricultural land and natural resources are not in danger from harmful pollutants. This includes performing scientific analysis on the effects of quarantine regulatory activities on the environment and enforcement of applicable environmental standards. * Evaluates data collected from research and implementation activities on pesticide usage and other scientific activities to be used in environmental impact reports to ensure compliance with California environmental laws and regulations. * Prepares and presents scientific information at training sessions on the identification, prevention, survey, samplings, environmental issues, as well as other quarantine regulations regarding invasive pests and/or diseases. This involves gathering pertinent data, performing analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies to provide instructional procedures to ensure the protection of the State's agricultural and natural resources. Presentations are presented to County Agricultural Commissioner's staff, CDFA, USDA, UC Extension Specialists, seasonal staff, nursery operators, licensed pest control operators, and other agency staff or industry representatives or members of the general public. * Meets and confers with individuals such as growers, ranchers, nurseries and commercial agricultural entities as well as stakeholders to provide regulatory guidance in order to obtain compliance with current laws and regulations. * Gathers and evaluates information from research activities to prepare outreach material and brochures on current and pertinent program research activities for meetings, presentations and symposiums at universities, other government agencies and fairs. Serves as a consultant in regulatory and quarantine programs to county departments of agriculture by responding to written and oral inquiries from the public and other cooperating agencies regarding the movement of plants, and other regulated commodities or appliances in and out of quarantine areas. 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 The duties of this job are performed both outdoors and indoors. When assigned to work outdoors, approximately 80% of the time is outdoor work and 20% indoor and vice versa when assigned for indoor work. Overtime and weekend work may be required. The employee's workstation may vary and office settings are permanent dwellings leased or owned by the state or cooperating agencies, or office trailers. Travel to these types of locations statewide is necessary in order to accomplish work objectives. Travel may be required on a regular basis for daily, overnight and longer stays to provide quarantine program oversight, administrative activities, oversee county contract requirements and to provide quarantine outreach information to the public and stakeholders. Offices are furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, computer, computer peripherals, phones, answering machines and fax machines. Work is to be performed in various settings including an office, agricultural and/or urban residential setting. Employee may be exposed to pesticides, live insects, odors, noise, rain, and temperature extremes. Incumbent may be required on short notice to work on emergency projects for the Branch or any other program for the Plant Division. The work environments for these projects closely resemble the above third paragraph. Travel by private vehicle or State vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations to accomplish work objectives throughout the state are required as needed. Incumbent may be required for regular or recurring telework as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-446055 Position #(s): 014-444-0762-010 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 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information As part of the Pest Exclusion Branch, the Emergency Quarantine Response Program (EQRP) is responsible for the containment and prevention of artificial spread of harmful and invasive plant pests like European Grapevine Moth, Spotted Lanternfly, invasive fruit flies and other harmful invasive pests and plant diseases of economic significance and of concern to the environment and natural resources. When detections of reproductive populations of invasive plant pests trigger a state interior quarantine, the EQRP responds immediately by implementing regulatory actions to stop the artificial spread of those pests and thus avoid additional negative impact on the state's natural resources. Special Requirements A valid California Driver's License is required for this position. 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: 9/23/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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-446055 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-446055 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-446055 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. 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. 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: Shadi Moscouplos (916) 531-5747 shadi.moscouplos@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 06/2024 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.