Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in joining a small, dynamic team working hard to ensure the health of California's fish, wildlife and ecosystems? Are you looking to work for an organization that values and supports all its team members and is committed to supporting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion?

Join us as an environmental scientist working on a range of marine policy and management issues to support decision-making by a five-member body, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission). The environmental scientist performs work as a member of a collaborative team as the staff lead on addressing a backlog of aquaculture lease amendments and new state water bottom leases; taking the lead role in advising and assisting in preparing and reviewing environmental documents created pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and under the Commission’s Certified Regulatory Program; manages Commission tasks associated with California’s Experimental Fishing Permit Program; works with other Commission staff to develop and organize materials related to marine resource and marine policy issues for the Commission and the Marine Resources Committee; and represents the Commission in discussions with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) and other natural resource management agencies.

The Commission is a State entity established within the California State Constitution. The successful incumbent will be an employee of the Commission, reporting to the executive director and working daily with the Commission's marine advisor.

Interviews are expected to be held September 3-5, 2025.

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

Environmental Scientist Exam Bulletin:  CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule, split between working in the new LEED-certified Natural Resources Building and an approved remote location (such as a home office), with exact schedule to be determined in coordination with incumbent and in accordance with the Commission's telework policy
• Open-spaced office cubicle in a smoke-free environment, equipped with two monitors, a sit-stand desk and laptop computer, as well as nearby copier/scanner
• Professional office environment
• Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., as well as occasional evenings and weekends, with some flexibility negotiable
• Frequent use of a computer, related software applications, and the Internet at an indoor workstation
• Sitting or standing at a workstation or in a meeting room for extended periods of time

Special Requirements

The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial).

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Self-motivated and willing to work independently; desire to take on increasing responsibility and learn new things; flexibility; and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally and courteously with commissioners, elected officials, the media, staff and the public; develop and maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with a diversity of individuals, organizations and other government agencies; values working in a team environment, assisting other staff, and asking for help when needed; maintains a positive attitude; and conveys confidence and remains composed when faced with contentious issues.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-001-0762-905 and RPA Number E-FGC 24-003 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

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 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.
• Supplemental Application -

  A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see below for Supplemental Questions. Failure to include the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in an incomplete application submission.

• Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Home office, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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