ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-530647

• ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENTIST

ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENTIST

$4,418.00

• $9,321.

00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

9/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) position that may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent. Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent performs a broad range of scientific and professional office and field duties involving the research, environmental analysis, outreach, and logistics for the Biological Control Program and the Integrated Pest Control Branch. As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the "essential functions" of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!! This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Approximately 60% of the workload will be in permanent buildings or trailers leased or owned by the State or cooperating agencies or other locations. The setting is standard with a phone, computer, keyboard, desks, tables, chairs, fax machine, copier, stapler, printers, calculators, and writing instruments. Computer software used may include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher as well as other databases/software created especially for a given research task. The remaining 40% of the workload requires traveling to remote and/or populated areas within the State of California via government (State or Federal) vehicle (car/truck). Incumbent will be required to travel. Travel may be on a short notice that requires full days or few to several nights in length. When working in the field, the incumbent works alone or with a group of field scientists and/or seasonals. Incumbent works with varied and unfamiliar vehicles and equipment, including excavators, airboats, kayaks, trailers, pumps of various kinds, and ATVs. The incumbent may work in isolated locations and may work alone for extended periods. Often, activities may require driving for several hours (alone or with company), lifting objects, and moving equipment of various weights. Also, the incumbent may encounter extremes in temperature, humidity, variable terrain (smooth to irregular and unstable), and often aquatic or riparian situations. Incumbent may be required to enter or swim in bodies of water (lakes and ponds) that vary in temperature, length, width, and depth. Incumbent may also be required to navigate variable lengths of distance over unpredictable terrain. Various sitting, bending, stooping, standing, and reaching motions may be required on an irregular basis. Noise level for work is variable. Incumbent may work extended hours and days at any given time in the month including holidays. The incumbent may be required on short notice to work on emergency projects for the Branch or any other program for the Plant Division. The work environment for these projects closely resembles the above and may involve a longer travel day. This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-530647

Position #(s): 014-453-0762-982

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00

• $6,035.00 A
  $5,370.00
• $7,350.00 B
  $6,796.00
• $9,321.

00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term

• Full Time Department Information The Mission of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability.

The primary responsibilities of the Integrated Pest Control Branch (IPCB) are the detection and control or eradication of exotic and invasive pests that threaten California's agricultural and natural resources. This is accomplished through a number of General, Federal and Industry funded programs. These programs include Cotton Pest Control Program, Cotton Seed Bug Program, Silverleaf Whitefly Monitoring Program, Beet Curly Top Virus Program, Broomrape Program, Navel Orangeworm Program, Hydrilla Eradication Program, Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program, Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Program, Terrestrial & Aquatic Weed Grant and County Weed Program, Statewide Weed Management Areas, Biological Control Program, Apiary Protection, Bee Brand, and County Beekeeper Registration Program.

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//www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/IPC/biocontrol/ Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions/prompts are below. Restate questions/prompts prior to response

Include your name and job control number at the top of each page

Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font 1. Explain how your education and research experience prepares you for understanding general concepts and methods used in the practice and application of classical biological control of weeds and pests. 2. Describe any experience or training you have in observing, collecting or surveying for species of plants or insects in the field, including any ability to identify specific taxa. 3. Describe your experience collaborating and communicating in a research environment. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

9/15/2026