SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Under general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (EPMI), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) supervises and directs the work of professional and technical staff performing or supporting environmental analyses, research, outreach activities, and diagnostics and identification activities in the Entomology and Nematology Programs. Incumbent will supervise activities related to environmental samples submitted by department programs, other state and federal agencies, and county programs; evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary changes; work with management on budget expenditure reports and budget proposals; provide consultation of scientific findings for management, county agricultural commissioners, state and federal agencies, state university and college personnel, and environmental interest groups; and perform environmental analyses, research, outreach activities, and diagnostic and identification activities in area of taxonomic expertise in the Entomology and/or Nematology Program. As a leader in State government, the incumbent is responsible for developing and inspiring their workforce and delivering great results for Californians and CDFA. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leverage staff skills, and solve problems; build collaborative relationships and foster an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coach, guide, train, instruct, and develop team members; empower staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; create an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; foster a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promote customer service and accountability; motivate loyalty to the Department’s/Branch’s mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results. The incumbent must inspire personal credibility through authenticity, confidence, consistency, courage, decisiveness, generosity, honesty, integrity, and judgment. 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!! The location offers free parking and is located within walking distance to public light rail transportation. 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 Duty Statement. 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 three (3) pages, and Arial size 11 font • Please describe your area of taxonomic expertise and why you are considered an authority in this group(s); describe your experience in making species-level identifications in support of agriculture and the environment related to harmful, exotic and invasive insects and other invertebrate animals. • Describe your studies in taxonomy and systematics of insects, including discovery and description of new taxa and development of diagnostic and identification tools. Please include your activities in writing scientific papers and other reports to communicate your findings, as well as delivering oral presentations to various audiences. • Describe your experience overseeing, supervising or leading projects, on committees, as part of a research team, and/or in other related circumstances.