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Job Description and Duties

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Office of Public Engagement, Equity, and Tribal Affairs has an opening for a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist), Public Engagement & Environmental Justice Specialist. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 19th Floor, Sacramento CA with convenient access to public transportation.

The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) serves as a subject matter expert and specialist in the Public Engagement and Environmental Justice unit within the Office of Public Engagement, Equity, and Tribal Affairs. The role involves leading independent projects, serving as a project manager, and working with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring the integration of public engagement, environmental justice, and equity impact analysis into regulatory and policy frameworks.

Duties:

Please review the attached Duty Statement for description of roles and responsibilities.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-230-012in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).

Must have Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.

Here is the link to the exam:

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An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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:

• Expertise in environmental justice, equity, and public engagement.
• Experience leading complex projects independently.
• Strong environmental or policy data analysis skills.
• Engagement with Tribes and disadvantaged communities.
• Executive-level communication and reporting skills and experience.
• Training and capacity-building experience.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of California water policies and programs.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and Health Benefits | CalPERS

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using 12 pt Arial font , and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:

1. This position serves as a subject matter expert on environmental justice, equity, and public engagement. Describe your experience developing or implementing a program or initiative that advances environmental justice or equity goals.

1. Discuss your experience analyzing complex environmental, scientific, or demographic data to inform decision-making, policy development, or public engagement strategies. How did your analysis influence outcomes?

1. Describe your experience coordinating with internal teams, external agencies, or community organizations on a shared environmental or public engagement goal.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.

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