A job with California State Parks in San Luis Obispo County. Full details at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=154147

You will need to take the state’s online exam for Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) in order to apply for this position. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) – OCEANO DUNES DISTRICT/ NATURAL RESOURCES SECTOR/ DISTRICT OFFICE

The reporting location for this position is the Oceano Dunes District office.  This position will work under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). 

This position works at the advanced journey level and is responsible for independently planning and implementing the most complex environmental programs in the District.  This individual will implement natural resource inventories; evaluate the condition of natural systems; map vegetation and wildlife habitat; assess impacts from public recreational activity on plants, animals, and habitats; and prepare detailed annual reports in support or the district’s regulatory and environmental compliance programs.  This position is assigned to coordinate the restoration and vegetation management programs which involves using the best available science to restore and manage the vital ecosystems within the district.  This position may serve as lead person to multiple professional scientists and seasonal field technicians. 

This position is expected to have extensive experience in native plant restoration, greenhouse operations, the ecological role of invasive species in native plant communities, methods to control invasive exotic species, rare plant conservation methods, general hazardous tree principles, and an understanding of methods to monitor and track changes in dynamic dune, riparian, and wetland habitats.  This position is also expected to be involved in Air Quality Control issues. 

This position is required to have sufficient skills to be included in the District California Department of Fish and Wildlife District Scientific Collecting Permit and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Recovery Permit.   

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Ronnie Glick at (805) 773 - 7180 or ronnie.glick@parks.ca.gov.