SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

California State Department of Cannabis Control


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Job Posting:
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Department of Cannabis Control

JC-519054

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Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

$7,820.00 – $10,732.00 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:
5/31/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Supervisor) of the Environmental Review Office A or B (Office), in the Environmental Evaluation Branch (Branch), part of the Licensing Division (Division), within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the SES (Specialist) will be responsible for conducting Application reviews for commercial cannabis license types including environmental evaluation as it relates to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In addition, the SES (Specialist) will lead and provide guidance to scientific staff on particular license types and environmental issues related to cannabis cultivation licensing and regulations.

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

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

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

  • SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

position Details

Job Code #:
JC-519054

Position #(s):
592-940-0765-XXX
592-940-0765-005

Working Title:

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

$7,820.00 – $10,732.00


New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Do you enjoy a fast-paced workplace? Are you interested in a ground floor opportunity?

The Department of Cannabis Control is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual that wants to work in a multi-tasking environment. The Department’s mission is to develop and implement progressive cannabis policies and license and regulate commercial cannabis activity in a way that best protects public health, safety, the environment, and local communities throughout the State of California.

Our Headquarters is located in Rancho Cordova, California. FREE PARKING!!
Department Website:
https://cannabis.ca.gov/
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.

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program – The incumbent shall participate in DMV’s EPN Program, which is a process for providing the Department with a report showing the driver’s current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver’s DMV record.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:
5/31/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Cannabis Control
HRB
Attn:
C&R – JC#519054 , FFD 5/31/2026
P.O. Box 419106
Rancho Cordova,
CA
95741

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Cannabis Control
Human Resources Branch
C&R – JC#519054 , FFD 5/31/2026
This location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
2920 Kilgore Road
Rancho Cordova,
CA
95670
08:00 AM
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05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
    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.
  • Statement of Qualifications –
    Please provide responses to each individual numbered question detailed below. Number your responses relative to the question for which you are responding. The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Arial, 12-point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ.

    1. Describe your approach to mentoring or training junior staff on technical environmental issues. What strategies have you found most effective?

    2. Describe your experience with conducting environmental reviews under CEQA, specifically for cannabis cultivation or processing sites.

    3. Describe your experience with environmental data analysis. What tools and methods do you use to ensure data integrity?

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

 

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