Job Posting: Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)
Department of Food & Agriculture
JC-516739
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
$12,551.00 - $15,602.00 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: 5/29/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager II (EPM II), the Environmental Program Manager I (EPM I) has full program administration and supervision of the staff in the Southern District, which currently includes offices in Riverside, Anaheim, Spring Valley, San Marcos, and Cathedral City. In addition, the EPM I is responsible for overseeing statewide detection, eradication and/or environmental monitoring operations, and serves as the primary liaison with the general public, industry stakeholders and cooperating agencies. The incumbent also performs a range of duties involving statewide research, environmental analysis, outreach, logistics, budgets, and writing contracts, work plans, and reports for agricultural programs for PD/EP.
As a leader in State government, the incumbent is responsible to develop and inspire their workforce and deliver great results for Californians and CDFA. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leverage staff skills, and solve problems; build collaborative relationships and foster an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coach, guide, train, instruct, and develop team members; empower staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; create an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; foster a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promote customer service and accountability; motivate loyalty to the Department's/Branch's mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results. The incumbent must inspire personal credibility through authenticity, confidence, consistency, courage, decisiveness, generosity, honesty, integrity, and judgment.
As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the "essential functions" of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is not a telework eligible position.
The work settings vary; however, 75 percent of the work will be performed in permanent buildings or trailers leased or owned by the state or cooperating agencies or other locations. The employee reports to the Riverside office and will perform 45% of their work there. Another 30% of the work will be divided between the other Southern District offices: Anaheim, Spring Valley, San Marcos, and Cathedral City. The employee may work in isolated locations and may work alone for extended periods. Offices for employees working indoors are equipped with standard office equipment including a desk, chair, phone, filing and storage cabinets, printer, copier and fax machines, and computer. Computer software used may include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.
The remaining 25 percent of the workload requires traveling to remote and/or urban areas within the State for meetings or evaluating program progress in the field. When working in the field, the employee may encounter extremes in temperature and humidity, variable terrain (smooth to irregular and unstable), and aquatic or riparian situations. The employee may work with varied vehicles and equipment such as global positioning system units, spray equipment, trailers, pumps of various kinds, and ATVs. Activities may require the mixing, loading and application of pesticides, driving for several hours, lifting, bending, reaching and climbing, and moving equipment. Noise level for work is variable. Incumbent may work extended hours and days at any given time in the month including weekends and holidays. Incumbent may also be required to travel, by state vehicle or other public transportation systems, on short notice and on overnight stays as required for trips to various field locations and meetings.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-516739
Position #(s):
014-665-0756-001
Working Title:
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
$12,551.00 - $15,602.00
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:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Mission of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability.
The primary responsibilities of the Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch (PD/EP) are the early detection and prompt eradication of exotic and invasive pests that threaten Californias agricultural and natural resources. These are accomplished through the operation of a statewide detection trapping program, special detection surveys, and pest eradication and suppression programs; maintenance of emergency projects response teams, and implementation of environmental monitoring practices. This is provided through various general fund, federal, and industry-funded programs. PD/EP consults with the Primary State Scientists, global subject matter experts (Technical Working Groups), and regulatory agencies [Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), and California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)]. Functionally, PD/EP activities are divided into the following five components: Managerial, Pest Detection, Emergency Projects, Mediterranean Fruit Fly Preventative Release Program, and the Hawaii Fruit Fly Rearing Facility. The PD/EP branch operates out of field offices located within three geographical districts within California, plus an office in Hawaii. Each district works under the general direction of the Sacramento headquarters staff.
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pdep/
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents may not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions are below:
The SOQ must include a response to each numbered item below and should include specific examples. Responses on the SOQ should be numbered to correspond to the numbered item.
1) Please describe how your experience and education has prepared you for this specific EPM I position.
2) Please describe your experience and guiding principles on supervising scientific staff.
3) What strategies, tools, and techniques would you use to manage staff working at remote field offices?
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: 5/29/2026
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 Food & Agriculture
Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-516739
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resource Branch JC-516739
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-516739
08:00 AM - 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:
A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the "Special Requirements" section.
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.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jason Leathers
(714) 412-7490
jason.leathers@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.
Additional Information
Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
This position may require a medical clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.