Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Quick answer
The California Coastal Commission is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) with experience in fire ecology and coastal botany to work on wildfire resilience and ecological restoration in San Francisco, CA, paying $4,418 - $10,732 per month.
- Role
- Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
- Organization
- California Coastal Commission
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $4,418 - $10,732 per month
- Category
- Other
The role
The California Coastal Commission is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to join its Ecology Team (Technical Services Unit) at its Headquarters Office in downtown San Francisco. This position will primarily focus on the relationship between wildfire and coastal ecology as relates to vegetation management for fuel reduction, ecological restoration, and resilience work across a range of ecosystems, including forests, shrublands, grasslands and wetlands throughout the coastal zone.
What you'll do
- Review and analyze a variety of technical reports including CEQA/NEPA documents, technical surveys and memoranda, restoration and mitigation plans, and scientific literature
- Conduct research and investigations often involving complex environmental conditions and circumstances
- Identify problems including potential adverse impacts to coastal resources and means to avoid and minimize these
- Factor in climate change dynamics relative to environmental considerations
- Coordinate with other federal, state, and local agencies
- Make recommendations for conformance with the natural resource policies of the Coastal Act and relevant certified plans
What it takes
- Experience and/or expertise in fire ecology; landscape ecology; coastal botany including sensitive vegetation communities
- Vegetation management practices and policies
- Geospatial fluency and ability to perform analyses using large datasets, aerial imagery, and applications
- Familiarity with climate resilience and adaptation efforts including nature-based adaptation and habitat restoration practices
- Knowledge of land use planning and regulatory processes, including under the California Coastal Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, CEQA, the California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP), Z’berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act, and California Forest Practice Rules
- Educational background in ecology, plant or wildlife biology, forestry, fire science, climate science, conservation or environmental science, resource management, or closely related fields
What you'll bring
How we treat you
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in San Francisco, California.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $4,418 - $10,732 per month.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in fire ecology, landscape ecology, coastal botany, vegetation management practices, geospatial fluency, and a relevant educational background.
How do I apply?
Visit the CalCareers job posting for the complete description and application instructions.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid, with telework available in accordance with the California Coastal Commission’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
How to apply
Apply directly on California Coastal Commission's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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