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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · 9 hours ago

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$7,820/mo - $10,732/mo

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join their Hazard Mitigation Section, which focuses on increasing resiliency and reducing risk to communities in California. This role involves providing subject matter expertise in environmental planning and monitoring, preparing environmental impact reports, and assisting communities with environmental reviews throughout the grant life cycle.

Cyber SecurityGovernmentPublic Safety

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in identification, research and solution of complex challenges to environmental planning and monitoring as it relates to implementation of the Hazard Mitigation programs at Cal OES

Help prepare and review environmental impact reports and other documents to determine the effects of proposed activities on environmental health

Answer permitting questions and assist our communities with the environmental, cultural, and historic preservation review process and implementation of conditions throughout the grant life cycle

Work closely with the Technical Assistance Division and Hazard Mitigation Grants Division to ensure that all proposed projects and pending grant awards are in alignment with the established local and state hazard mitigation plans and are in compliance with federal and state environmental and programmatic regulations and laws

Take on the most complex environmental reviews for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance; cultural resource reviews, conduct analysis of and make recommendations that support and mitigate environmental impacts

Resolve difficult and complex environmental/permitting issues and undertake a variety of actions necessary to implement the Section’s goals and objectives

Coordinate quality control for the grant proposal and project review process to ensure documentation complies with all applicable state and federal programmatic and regulatory requirements

Direct and provide technical assistance for project and sub-application development in alignment with state and federal mitigation grant programs

Ensure that coordination and consultation with external partner agencies and tribal entities is conducted, as well as conducts training/outreach/mentorship of colleagues to understand consultation processes in the context of hazard mitigation plans, projects, and initiatives

Provide platinum customer service through community outreach and technical training to all partners

Qualification

NEPA complianceCEQA complianceCultural resource reviewsEnvironmental impact reportsTechnical assistanceCommunity outreachStakeholder engagementMentorship

Required

Subject matter expertise in identification, research and solution of complex challenges to environmental planning and monitoring as it relates to implementation of the Hazard Mitigation programs

Experience in preparing and reviewing environmental impact reports and other documents to determine the effects of proposed activities on environmental health

Ability to answer permitting questions and assist communities with the environmental, cultural, and historic preservation review process

Technical assistance to state, tribal, and local jurisdictions in devising plans and projects that will advance climate adaptation and equity outcomes

Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance

Experience in conducting cultural resource reviews and analysis of environmental impacts

Ability to resolve difficult and complex environmental/permitting issues

Experience in coordinating quality control for the grant proposal and project review process

Ability to ensure documentation complies with all applicable state and federal programmatic and regulatory requirements

Experience in providing technical assistance for project and sub-application development in alignment with state and federal mitigation grant programs

Ability to conduct training/outreach/mentorship of colleagues

Strong customer service skills through community outreach and technical training

Knowledge of best management principles concerning methods to mitigate environmental hazards

Willingness to travel across the State, including overnight stays, to conduct field/site visits and environmental assessments

Participation in the DMV Pull Program and possession of a valid Driver's License

Completion of Form 700 within 30 days of appointment as required by the Conflict of Interest Code

Preferred

Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualifications to assist with biological, cultural, etc. resources technical assistance and recommendations

Understanding of consultation process for construction activities

Understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA and other related environmental SOI qualifications

Benefits

Free Parking

On-site Gym and Locker room

Electric Carport

Excellent CalPERS state pension plan

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Flexible Schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family

Investment in careers development

Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Company

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

California faces numerous risks and threats to our people, property, environment and is prone to earthquakes, floods, significant wildfires, cybersecurity attacks, as well threats to homeland security.

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