Senior Environmental Scientist
Application Due Date: March 31, 2026
Join our team! We are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to join our staff. This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead and manage complex ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation projects and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, federal, state, and local agencies, non-governmental organizations, and Native American Tribes.
The Conservancy is a small, collaborative, and mission-driven organization that works across departments and disciplines to protect, enhance, and restore the Delta’s economy, agriculture, working landscapes, and environment.
In this position you will:
- Manage complex projects that advance ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
- Lead special initiatives that support and advance the Conservancy’s mission and strategic plan
- Research and brief the Conservancy’s Executive Management, Board, Native American Tribes, and stakeholders on the emerging issues or other ecosystem, restoration, or climate adaptation topics
Telework
Conservancy staff work in-person two days a week. Headquarters for this position is located at 1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento. Telework agreements may change with reasonable notice.
Steps to apply:
- Create a CalCareers Account.
- Visit the job announcement at JC-511132 - Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) and review the Duty Statement. (If the Duty Statement does not open, try opening it in a different internet browser.)
- On the Job Control Listing, click Apply Now to launch the CA STD 678, which is the State of California’s official State Application for job vacancies.
- Answer questions/prompts on the CA STD 678 and upload all required documents before submitting the application.
- Verify that the CA STD 678 has been “Submitted” in your CalCareers account.
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