Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) in OPCA, the incumbent critically analyzes the proposed state and federal regulatory actions affecting pest management and oversees and participates in scientific research work and grant awards examining alternative pest management methods. Incumbent utilizes a large-scale pesticide use database and other data sources for the analysis of multifactorial integrated pest management questions. The incumbent maintains working relationships with other state, university, and federal agency scientists, and other stakeholders.

• Use scientific expertise to analyze proposed state or federal pesticide regulatory actions for potential pest and disease management impacts to California agricultural production systems.

• Lead the development of research work plans with UC Cooperative Extension researchers, other academic, government or industry researchers and pest management professionals to scientifically assess pest management impacts to the affected agricultural sectors.

• Interpret research results on a wide range of topics.

• Write reports for regulatory bodies on the agricultural pest management impacts of proposed regulatory actions.

• Present information on pest management impacts analysis and pesticide critical use analysis research work plans, research status and results at stakeholder meetings, interagency work groups, public forums and scientific conferences as permitted under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DPR.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this job are performed mostly indoors. The incumbent works in cubicle environment. It is equipped with standard office equipment which includes a computer with various software programs, a telephone with voicemail, and modular office furniture.

Travel by State vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the State may be required on an occasional basis. A complete list of working conditions can be found on the duty statement.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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 will be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. SOQ Instructions are below:

• Restate the questions prior to your response

• Include your name and the job control number

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and size 11 Arial font

Please describe how your education, training, and experience make you a great candidate for this position by providing examples of your experience in the following areas:

• Planning, organizing, and managing research, projects, or programs

• Data analysis

• Agricultural pest or pest management research and/or experience

• Interdisciplinary research or work

On a separate document, please include a list of three professional references that can attest to your qualifications for this position and can verify your responses to these questions.

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:

Knowledge of:

• Data analysis and management.

• One or more of the following: R, GIS, PostgreSQL, and SQL

• California agriculture.

• Agricultural pests and pest management.

• Regulatory and legislative processes.

Ability to:

• Independently conduct and manage complex and difficult analyses and studies on projects related to pest management in California.

• Review and interpret scientific and environmental reports and be able to concisely summarize pertinent information.

• Prepare clear, technically accurate, and politically sophisticated reports.

• Maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with others.

Benefits

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

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.

• Other - References

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