Environmental Scientist

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Job Posting: BIODIVERSITY PROGRAM MANAGER & COORDINATING TRIBAL LIAISON
Natural Resources Agency
JC-503266
BIODIVERSITY PROGRAM MANAGER & COORDINATING TRIBAL LIAISON
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 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: 2/10/2026

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Environmental Scientist – Biodiversity program manager & COORDINATING TRIBAL LIaisON / Ocean Protection Council / California Natural Resources Agency

The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (ES) to serve as a Biodiversity Program Manager & Coordinating Tribal Liaison to help advance tribal co-management and collaborative stewardship, support tribally-led research and monitoring, and ensure meaningful consideration of tribal science and Traditional Knowledges in OPC-funded projects and across state ocean and coastal programs.

Applicants should have a strong scientific background, demonstrated experience working with California Native American tribes, working knowledge of tribal science and/or meaningful and respectful inclusion of Traditional Knowledges in environmental policy and management, and experience working on projects and/or research related to coastal, marine, and estuarine ecosystems in California or elsewhere. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, the ability to become proficient in new and emerging topics, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks are a must.

OPC is a Cabinet-level state policy body within the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) that works to ensure healthy coastal and ocean ecosystems by advancing innovative, science-based policy and management, making strategic investments, and catalyzing action through partnerships and collaboration.

CNRA values diverse employees working together, and prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Location:

This position requires reporting in person at Natural Resources Agency headquarters located at 715 P Street in Sacramento for a minimum of two times a week. OPC staff are currently required at headquarters a minimum of two days a week, on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Flexible

Work Schedule:


This position is considered Remote Centered which means the incumbent would telework 50% or more of the time within a work month from an alternate work location. The incumbent can telework with a management approved telework agreement and schedule. This position is eligible for partial teleworking in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, but the incumbent will be required to report to the office as needed/required.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details
Job Code #: JC-503266
Position #(s): -021
Working Title: BIODIVERSITY PROGRAM MANAGER & COORDINATING TRIBAL LIAISON
Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A
$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B
$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C
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
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is a state cabinet-level agency in the government of California. Through its 40 departments, conservancies, boards, commissions, councils, and museums, the California Natural Resources Agency is responsible for protecting historical, natural, and cultural…