Manager: Environmental Support Unit B (Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory))

Job Description and Duties As Manager of Environmental Support Unit B, supervise five Environmental Scientists that provide environmental and cultural regulatory compliance on flood maintenance and project activities. Provide planning, coordination, environmental review and permitting services associated with the operations, maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation and improvement of Sacramento River Flood Control Project and other State Plan of Flood Control facilities; work with staff and agency representatives in carrying out DWR studies, central valley flood protection planning, project implementation, and planning commitments. Perform site visits to assess project impacts. Provide support for State emergency response actions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Possession of a valid California driver's license. Infrequent travel may be required. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays during flood emergencies or emergencies for which OES tasks the Department to assist. 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: Leadership, collaboration, and coordination skills. Environmental and cultural State and federal permitting experience/knowledge (CEQA/NEPA). Knowledge of California's Central Valley and Delta ecosystems/environments/species/cultures. Project management skills and knowledge of controversial environmental issues. Experience/knowledge of environmental documentation, report writing (e.g. environmental assessments, permit applications), managing contracts including writing task orders and invoicing, and field surveys.