Environmental Scientist

and Duties Are you looking to make a difference and join a highly motivated team working on issues critical to ensuring the safety and sustainability of California? The Environmental Science Division is seeking an Environmental Scientist to analyze compliance with vegetation management commitments in electrical utility Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMP).
The Environmental Science Division is responsible for evaluating the vegetation management aspects of utility WMPs, assessing performance in meeting vegetation management-related commitments described in the WMPs, and ensuring that each utility is reducing its risk of igniting a catastrophic wildfire. To this end, Division scientists review regulatory filings and utility procedures, analyze reported data, perform audits, conduct field inspections, publish findings, and engage with the utilities and interested parties. Division scientists are subject-matter experts in utility vegetation management and environmental policy related to wildfire risk reduction. Our team of scientists is highly collaborative and works closely with the Compliance Assurance, Electric Safety Policy, and Data Analytics Divisions.
Under general direction of the Supervisory Senior Environmental Scientist of the Audit, Guidelines, and Standards Branch in the Environmental Science Division, the incumbent will conduct audits of electrical utility company vegetation management programs, document findings and prepare written reports and compliance-related documents, support the development of guidelines and standards, and support compliance actions to ensure electrical utility company compliance with vegetation management portions of their approved WMPs and other regulatory requirements associated with forestry, wildfire science, and the environment. The incumbent will also develop and maintain relationships with Federal, State, and local agency partners and serve as an environmental science subject matter expert to assist other Energy Safety Divisions.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for applicants residing in California, in accordance with Government Code Section 14200 and the Departments current telework policy. A hybrid schedule typically includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office a minimum of two days per week; however, the specific number of in-office days and the overall telework schedule are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Department based on operational needs, policy changes, or direction from State leadership. Employees may be required to report to their designated work location with minimal notice. Telework does not alter the terms and conditions of employment, essential job functions, or compliance with departmental policies.
Energy Safety seeks individuals who enjoy fast-paced and rewarding work.

This is statewide recruitment. Reportinglocation will be the closest OEIS office to the selected candidates residence.

• Sacramento:715 P Street, 15th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento CA 95814
• OaklandOffice: 555 12th Street, Suite 425, Oakland, CA 94607
• LA Office: 3950 Paramount Blvd, Suite 210,Lakewood, CA 90712

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

Working Conditions

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.