Exciting opportunity to work on the critically important issue of fire policy with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Forest management and fire resiliency are statewide priorities. Increases in the frequency and magnitude of fires is not only a concern for California’s people and property, but for our wildlands and natural resources as well. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has established a position to engage in statewide policy issues regarding the nexus of fire and natural resources.
We want you to join our small team within the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch located in West Sacramento. This new position will evolve as California’s response to fire evolves. However, from the start, this is what you are going to be doing:
* Fire policy lead in interactions with the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
* Participating in working groups of the Governor’s Forest Management Task Force
* Policy coordination with California’s electrical utilities
* Analysis of new legislative bills
* Coordinating fuels reduction and other projects, including research on the interaction of fire and wildlife
An ideal candidate will have experience in the field of fire ecology, additionally, a successful candidate may also have a broad biological background, experience with stakeholder outreach, formulating and implementing policy goals, and familiarity with CDFW laws and regulations. Training and support to be successful in the position will be provided.
Eligible Candidates from both the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) and Environmental Scientist lists are encouraged to apply.
If you have questions, please contact Elliot Chasin at elliot.chasin@wildlife.ca.gov.
You can find the job posting here:
The application period for this position closes Monday, December 16.
Elliot J Chasin
Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor
Timberland Conservation and Fire Resiliency Program
Habitat Conservation Planning Branch – Sacramento
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
elliot.chasin@wildlife.ca.gov | 916-651-7879
Cristin Walters
Environmental Scientist
Timberland Conservation and Fire Resiliency Program
Habitat Conservation Planning Branch – Sacramento
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
cristin.walters@wildlife.ca.gov | 916-653-3868