Postdoctorate Scientist jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team that protects the environment? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is seeking a motivated individual to work as an Environmental Scientist located in OSPR's office in Orange County. Under close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the Environmental Scientist is responsible for providing environmental expertise in the designing, planning, and coordinating functions of the Oil Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) Drills and Exercises Unit; consult and coordinate with plan holders and various government entities; provide public and interagency contact and provide answers concerning environmental and wildlife aspects of drills; and brief participating staff on all the issues to be tested by drills; assist in conducting individual drills, staff attendance coordination, drill design, spill scenario planning, and final evaluation of drills conducted; review and process requests for drill credits by contingency plan holders; and maintain information within drills and exercise database; serve as a departmental drills and exercises expert at Area Committee meetings and provide expertise on drill-related issues; and attend Field Response Team meetings to provide updates to staff regarding drills and exercises.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST EXAM LINK

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

Working Conditions

This position is in an office environment and involves sitting most of the time, and the use of a computer and standard office equipment. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle.

OSPR is a 24-hour oil and pollution spill response organization. The incumbent in this position will be required to participate in prevention and response training, drills and incidents throughout California. Occasional travel is required within the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay, up to 7 days.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Final Filing Date:5/8/2024

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,145.00 - $7,926.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seal Beach, CA 90740