<div dir="ltr"><a href="http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=624894">http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=624894</a><div><br></div><div><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" style="color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15.6000003814697px;line-height:14.9760007858276px"><tbody style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><tr><td valign="top" align="center"><p align="center" style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Title:</span>  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST<br><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Salary:</span> $3,169.00 - $6,058.00<br><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Posted:</span> 07/30/2015</p></td></tr><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="indent" style="padding-left:42px"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Job Description:</span><br><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies occurring in this location for this classification within the next 60 days.</i></b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"></b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">This position is being filled Limited-Term/Full-Time through June 30, 2016, with the possibility of becoming Permanent/Full-time in the future<b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">.</b></i></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"></b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.</i></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Are you interested in working with a team of dedicated professionals whose job it is to promote informed land-use decisions and sound management of California’s agricultural lands? Working to preserve California’s open-space for its scenic, social, and wildlife values? If so, then this job may be for you!</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">The Department of Conservation (DOC), Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP), Conservation Program Support Unit (CPS), is currently recruiting for an Environmental Scientist. Our Mission is to provide information, maps, funding and technical assistance to local governments, consultants, Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) and non-profit organizations statewide with the goal of conserving the State’s agricultural and natural resources. Our work is organized along two primary functions: <i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Conservation Program Support (CPS) </i>and <i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Financial Assistance (FA). </i>DOC is a unique agency with flexible working hours and a convenient location in downtown Sacramento. Bus routes, light rail stations, and other services are within walking distance. Paid on-site parking is available within the building.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">RESPONSIBLITIES:</b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">We are seeking to hire an Environmental Scientist to work in our Conservation Program Support Unit whose members work in an integrated fashion to administer voluntary farmland conservation programs, provide decision support to governments in the planning process pertaining to agricultural land resources, and incentivize landowners to improve agricultural practices to decrease their carbon footprint. Specifically, this position supports the Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation Program (SALCP) by gathering and analyzing data on agricultural practices, the cycling of soil carbon and nitrogen, and providing technical assistance to local organizations and landowners regarding ways to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST</b> <b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">WILL PERFORM DUTIES WHICH INCLUDE</b><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">:</strong></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Documenting how varying agricultural practices may lessen Green House Gas emissions or increase carbon sequestration. Tracking information in the form of spreadsheets, reports, maps, and graphics. Preparing summaries to management or suitable for publication. Working with partners to develop and revise metrics or tools that measure Green House Gas reduction success. Preparing information for varying audiences to communicate options, benefits, and metrics. Reviewing projects proposed for grant funding regarding anticipated emissions versus actual emission data. Meeting with landowners on agricultural properties to understand their management practices. Working on special projects. Serving on Departmental or DLRP committees as needed.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Knowledge of agricultural practices, crops, land use and agricultural conservation trends. Ability to work as part of a diverse team with minimal supervision. Experience preparing summaries. Excellent research, writing and organizational skills. Use of office software, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">WHO MAY APPLY:</b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Applications will be accepted from current State employees at the <b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST</b> level, those with transfer eligibility, or those with list eligibility. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. All applications will be reviewed, however, only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. <b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">All applicants must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility (i.e., SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or certification list eligibility) on the state application.</i></b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">All applicants</b>, <b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">regardless of the type of eligibility, must provide proof of meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification.</b> To view the minimum qualifications, please visit <a href="http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/job-descriptions.aspx" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(31,112,167);background:transparent">CalHR Job Descriptions</a> and type in either the class code or title of the classification for which you are applying.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Failure to provide proof of meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification through experience and/or education (<b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">include copy of college degree and/or transcripts if required</b>) may eliminate you from being considered for the position.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Please mail a completed standard <a href="http://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplication" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(31,112,167);background:transparent">State Application STD 678</a>, with original signature and date, and <b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">a copy of your college degree and/or transcripts,</b> to Jamie Rowland, Department of Conservation, Human Resources Office, 801 K Street, MS 22-13, Sacramento, CA 95814.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">DO NOT EMAIL OR FAX APPLICATION. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.<b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"> PLEASE INDICATE HRO # 312, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST, PSN # 538-303-0762-XXX ON THE STATE APPLICATION.</b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Applications must be postmarked by the final filing date to be considered. </b>For additional information, please call Jamie Rowland at (916) 324-7344.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">FINAL FILING DATE: August 14, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. – Close of Business</b></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">NOTE: </b>Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the application will be forwarded to CalHR for review and the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.</p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered<b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">.</b></p><br><br><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Additional Information:</span><br><br><table align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1" rules="all" bgcolor="white"><tbody style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Working Title</font></span></td><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Position Number</font></span></td></tr><tr><td>Agricultural Sustainability Scientist</td><td nowrap>538 - 303 - 0762 - XXX</td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Location</font></span></td><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">County</font></span></td></tr><tr><td>Sacramento</td><td>SACRAMENTO</td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Timebase</font></span></td><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Tenure</font></span></td></tr><tr><td>Full Time</td><td>Limited Term  12 month(s)</td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Final Filing Date:</font></span></td><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Department Link:</font></span></td></tr><tr><td>08/14/2015</td><td><a href="http://www.consrv.ca.gov/" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(31,112,167);background:transparent">http://www.consrv.ca.gov</a></td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Contact Unit/Address</font></span></td><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="subtitle" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Contact Name/Phone</i></font></span></td></tr><tr><td>Human Resources Office<br>801 K Street, MS 22-13<br>Sacramento, 95814</td><td>Jamie Rowland<br>916-324-7344 <br><a href="mailto:jamie.rowland@conservation.ca.gov" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15.6000003814697px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(31,112,167);background:transparent">jamie.rowland@conservation.ca.gov</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr align="center"></tr></tbody></table><br><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Justine Owen, PhD</div><div dir="ltr">Environmental Scientist<br><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/justineosaur/" target="_blank">http://sites.google.com/site/justineosaur/</a><br><a href="http://aerobicmonster.com" target="_blank">http://aerobicmonster.com</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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