Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Regional Manager (C.E.A.), the incumbent routinely provides input on Department policy development and is responsible for developing and implementing regional policy for a wide variety of sensitive issues. The incumbent represents the Department at public meetings and during sensitive negotiations with other governmental agency managers, non-governmental organizations, and representatives of private industry. Incumbent supervises Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisors, Environmental Scientist (Specialists), temp staff and is in charge of 3 regional programs consisting of inland fisheries, anadromous fisheries (steelhead), and wildlife biodiversity in the 5-county South Coast Region (SCR). The incumbent carries the authority and accountability for timely completion of program objectives; budgeting for time and funds; prepares administrative reports; coordinates activities of both a technical and administrative nature assists in formulating and administering policies; exercises discretion in providing oversight and coordination of programs; evaluates program performance and achievements; plans for work force needs; represents the Department in complex negotiations, policy implementation, program budgeting and strategic planning. The incumbent provides vision, oversight, and management of receivable and payable grants, including Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP), Sports Fish Restoration Act (SFRA), State Wildlife Grant (SWG), and Section 6 and reimbursable contracts that fund staff. The incumbent frequently serves as the Acting Regional Manager and has full authority for making decisions in the Regional Manager’s absence. Errors and/or misjudgment could result in significant adverse political and economic consequences to the Department. The incumbent is expected to closely monitor and manage politically sensitive elements of the Wildlife and Fisheries Program and keep the Directorate, Division, Branch Chiefs, and the Regional Manager apprised of any developing significant issues.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:

Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory):  Exam Bulletin Link

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Office will be located in either San Diego, Seal Beach, or Santa Barbara. Availability and willingness to work flexible hours (evening meetings, Saturday/Sundays events, holidays), travel overnight, participate in field activities that require hiking in uneven and/or steep terrain in inclement weather, and to work for hours at a time in front of the computer, at meetings or in traffic situations going to and from meetings or field visits.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Special Personal Characteristics: Ability to act independently, with open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. Good organizational and time management skills. Ability to lead discussions with Departmental staff and other professionals.

Skill to: Apply fisheries, wildlife, and ecology management and conservation principles using the best available science. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effectively use computer programs, cell phones, and other technical devices.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent, professional writing skills for various documents (emails, letters, reports, permits, etc.) following statewide templates and regional style conventions; abilities to collect, compile, and analyze complex biological and ecosystem-based data; ability to work positively and effectively with colleagues, including administrative and engineering classifications. Ability to pro-actively seek solutions and problem solve is a must.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-581-0756-001 and RPA Number E-R5 WM 23-015in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

We recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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