[ES_JOBS_NET] Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) - California Coastal Commission

[Lauren Garske-Garcia]

*The Ecology Group, seated within the Technical Services Unit at the
California Coastal Commission, is presently seeking a Senior Environmental
Scientist (Specialist) to join its team.*

The successful candidate will be integrated into the existing team and work
with Commission staff to address a variety of ecological issues raised in
the Commission’s policy, planning and regulatory work. A portion of the
work will focus on major transportation projects throughout the coastal
zone, including coordination with the Commission’s Transportation Program
Team. The incumbent will be expected to: independently review and analyze a
variety of biological reports including EIRs and EISs; conduct research and
investigations often involving complex environmental
conditions/circumstances; identify problems including potential adverse
impacts and ways to avoid and minimize these; factor in climate change
dynamics relative to environmental considerations; coordinate with other
federal, state, and local agencies; and, make recommendations for
compliance with the natural resource policies of the California Coastal Act
and relevant certified plans. An important responsibility will be engaging
in early collaboration with Commission staff and project proponents to
develop appropriate habitat mitigation proposals.

Key functions of the job include writing complex memoranda, contributing to
staff report findings and special conditions, answering questions from the
public, and making verbal staff presentations to the Coastal Commission.
The incumbent will also represent the Coastal Commission on multi-agency
work groups, task forces, and similar entities; to staff of local, state,
and federal agencies; the legislature; special interest groups; and to the
broader public. The position offers opportunities for developing and
contributing expertise on specific habitats and species as well as on
relevant and emerging ecological issues. Examples of desired expertise
include but are not limited to forest and riparian habitats, wetlands,
grasslands, and coastal dunes; specific animal groups such as birds, bats,
salmonids, and pollinators; and broader topics such as climate resilience
and adaptation, hydroacoustics and terrestrial noise, artificial night
lighting, fish passage, wildlife crossings, nature-based adaptation,
vegetation management for fire, and emerging habitat restoration practices.

*Desirable Qualifications:*
Knowledge of California Coastal Act, the federal Coastal Zone Management
Act, and CEQA is desirable. Persons with the following education and/or
work experience would be preferred for the position: background in aquatic
and terrestrial biology (particularly with wetland, riparian, grassland,
and/or forested ecosystems), restoration ecology, environmental planning,
conservation or environmental science, or related fields. Education or
experience in the fields of geomorphology or engineering is also an asset.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong quantitative and
analytical skills, negotiation and writing skills, and the ability to
research and interpret complex coastal resource issues as well as work
collaboratively to identify potential solutions. Strong communication
skills and the ability to work as a team member navigating complex issues
with awareness of resources conflicts and policy requirements. The
preferred candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant
field or position.

*For more information about this position and direction on how to apply,
see: *
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=323963


The California Coastal Commission is a small state agency responsible for
protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean resources. It does so
through careful planning and regulation of environmentally-sustainable
development, rigorous use of science, strong public participation,
education, and effective intergovernmental coordination. For more
information, visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov.
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