Under general supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (supervisory), the incumbent independently identify problems, develop courses of action, and conduct critical and/or sensitive scientific investigations and studies and may prepare guidance, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals on issues of importance to the Department, and do other related work. Incumbents may be assigned lead responsibility for a specific project, program function, or area of expertise.
Analyzes project impacts on biotic resources and works to design compensatory measures as appropriate. Completes technical reports for biological sufficiency as input to environmental documents. Ensures biological reports and or permits for projects are delivered within schedule and budget. Manages resource and regulatory agency permit determinations and negotiates permits and agreements for projects as applicable with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. Manages permit amendments; review of project specifications, plans and estimates; agency site visits and other related agency concerns. The person in this position may act as Office Chief, when designated, during the Chief's absence.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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