Job Posting: Restoration Permitting Specialist

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-529235
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Restoration Permitting Specialist
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

$7,820.00 - $10,732.00 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: 8/29/2026

Job Description and Duties

CDFW North Central Region (Region 2) Habitat Conservation Program is hiring! From high mountain meadows to Sacramento Valley floodplains, we're looking for a passionate scientist ready to invest in a resilient restoration future that meets the needs of California's ecosystems.

Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) in the Habitat Conservation Program within the North Central Region Water Resources and Infrastructure unit, this position serves in a lead role as part of a statewide team that assists in the administration of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Cutting the Green Tape (CGT) Program, to increase the pace, scale, and quality of environmental restoration through coordination of restoration project development, expedited environmental review and permitting pathways, and restoration grant management.

This scientist will partner on restoration projects from inception to implementation! Specifically, this position will cover the following four primary duties: restoration permitting and environmental review, coordination and communication with the restoration community, Cutting the Green Tape program implementation, and grant management.

The position will be a vital member in implementing our Cutting the Green Tape program. California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Cutting the Green Tape program increases the pace, scale, and quality of habitat restoration and native species recovery projects in California by improving environmental review and permitting efficiencies. The position will develop draft Statutory Exemptions for Restoration Project (SERP) concurrences, prepare Restoration Management Permits (RMP), prepare Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act (HREA) approval documents, as well as draft other California Department of Fish and Wildlife authorizations. In addition, the position will serve as grant manager for select restoration grants. The work will occur across the entirety of the North Central Region.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR.

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Link to Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) exam: CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will report to the CDFW North Central Region Office in Rancho Cordova (Sacramento County). The position requires the use of a computer for several hours each day, the completion of office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations; attendance at meetings and workgroups in person with State and Federal agency staff and interested parties or via conference call or video conference. The position may involve field work, including hiking over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain, and work in inclement weather. The position may require occasional travel throughout the State up to 5% including early mornings or late nights. A valid Driver’s License is required to drive to meetings and field sites and operate a state vehicle. This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff on certain occasions.  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-529235
Position #(s):
565-231-0765-026
Working Title:
Restoration Permitting Specialist
Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,820.00 - $10,732.00
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position requires an extensive knowledge of environmental impacts, ecological principles, a high degree of personal initiative, and independent judgment. Performance of specified activities will require an in-depth knowledge of California Department of Fish and Wildlife administrative procedures and policies, applicable permitting and environmental laws including the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Endangered Species Act, Habitat Restoration Enhancement Act, Restoration Management Permit Act, and Fish and Game Code. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of stakeholders.

A high degree of personal initiative is expected, including applying the best available technical information in writing and presentations to provide significant positive consequences for the public, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and trust resources. Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.

This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.  

The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial).

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: 8/29/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
HRB Mailing Address
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Closed Drop Off Location
Human Resources Branch
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop-off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission and will not be considered.

    In no more than one (1) page (font size 12 point, Arial), explain why you want this Restoration Permitting Specialist position and why this position wants you!

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Ability to function well in a team setting working toward a common goal. Holds a high degree of personal initiative, dependability, professionalism, and integrity. Open to feedback on performance and able and willing to adapt to changing situations. Demonstrates empathy and understanding of the interests of partners. Communicates tactfully. Listens with curiosity. Well-developed writing and verbal communication skills; strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills; adept use of interest-based negotiations; and routine use of computer programs including text processing, spreadsheets, databases, and on-line sourcing of information.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Briana Seapy
(916) 508-3345
Briana.Seapy@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-231-0765-026 and RPA Number E-R2 HC 26-001 in 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.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov.  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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