Liaison Officer
Department of Fish and Wildlife
JC-483739 - Liaison Officer
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00 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: 7/24/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can provide critical information that impacts organizational success? Are you interested in building relationships with agencies, elected officials, non-governmental organizations, and other interested parties to protect the environment and wildlife during emergency response? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is seeking a successful communicator to serve as the statewide Liaison Officer to support the Department's mission during oil spill responses and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Liaison Officer training program.
Under the general direction of OSPR's Outreach and Training Unit Supervisor, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) serves as OSPR's lead Liaison Officer during oil spill responses, ensuring interested parties are kept informed of response activities. The incumbent is responsible for training OSPR's Liaison Officer corps, developing job aids and templates, reviewing task books, and coordinating cross-training with partner agencies and industry. The incumbent will also participate in outreach events to strengthen partnerships and support oil spill prevention and response efforts throughout California.
Please refer to the duty Statement .
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Class Title: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Ability to use a computer keyboard for several hours a day. Involves sitting most of the time. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle. Occasional travel may be required.
This position requires the incumbent to be periodically on-call during off-duty hours.
CDFW-OSPR is a 24-hour oil and pollution response organization. The incumbent in this position can be required to participate in prevention and response training, drills, and incidents throughout California and may be required to wear a uniform as prescribed by CDFW-OSPR. A spill may require incumbent to deploy/travel via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.) with short notice. Travel may include multiple days of overnight stay, up to seven (7) days dependent upon departmental need.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-483739
Position #(s):
...-048
Working Title: Liaison Officer
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00
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: Yolo 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:
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: 7/24/2025
Department of Fish and Wildlife
JC-483739 - Liaison Officer
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00 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: 7/24/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can provide critical information that impacts organizational success? Are you interested in building relationships with agencies, elected officials, non-governmental organizations, and other interested parties to protect the environment and wildlife during emergency response? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is seeking a successful communicator to serve as the statewide Liaison Officer to support the Department's mission during oil spill responses and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Liaison Officer training program.
Under the general direction of OSPR's Outreach and Training Unit Supervisor, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) serves as OSPR's lead Liaison Officer during oil spill responses, ensuring interested parties are kept informed of response activities. The incumbent is responsible for training OSPR's Liaison Officer corps, developing job aids and templates, reviewing task books, and coordinating cross-training with partner agencies and industry. The incumbent will also participate in outreach events to strengthen partnerships and support oil spill prevention and response efforts throughout California.
Please refer to the duty Statement .
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Class Title: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Ability to use a computer keyboard for several hours a day. Involves sitting most of the time. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle. Occasional travel may be required.
This position requires the incumbent to be periodically on-call during off-duty hours.
CDFW-OSPR is a 24-hour oil and pollution response organization. The incumbent in this position can be required to participate in prevention and response training, drills, and incidents throughout California and may be required to wear a uniform as prescribed by CDFW-OSPR. A spill may require incumbent to deploy/travel via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.) with short notice. Travel may include multiple days of overnight stay, up to seven (7) days dependent upon departmental need.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-483739
Position #(s):
...-048
Working Title: Liaison Officer
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00
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: Yolo 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:
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: 7/24/2025
Job ID: 484251495
Originally Posted on: 7/6/2025
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