Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) welcomes applications for an Environmental Scientist to join a small team that is focused on coastal salmonid restoration, recovery, and management. This position will coordinate, collaborate, and provide support to CDFW regional counterparts and federal and non-governmental partners working on salmonid conservation along the California coast. The work is currently focused on Coho Salmon recovery in streams and rivers spanning from Santa Cruz County in the south to the Oregon border in the north. The incumbent to this job will be a member of the CDFW North Coast Salmon Project, which works with diverse partners to establish restoration priorities on a watershed-specific basis.

This position located in the West Sacramento Office at 1010 Riverside Parkway, West Sacramento, CA 95605. While most of the work of this position is conducted from an office setting, the incumbent in this position will also participate in site visits to coastal watersheds, which may include some overnight travel. Site visits often provide opportunity to observe restoration techniques being applied in coastal streams to improve ecosystem function, and which ultimately benefit salmon and steelhead. The work of this position may involve some in-state travel for meetings, workshops, conference and hearings. This position is a great opportunity for a well-trained, enthusiastic, and outgoing candidate to engage in North Coast anadromous salmonid conservation efforts.

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

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Class Title: Environmental Scientist/ Exam Bulletin

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Ability to use a personal computer and keyboard at least several hours a day, sitting most of the time, which may involve walking or standing for brief periods to access files, references, and other program materials. Attend meetings and internal and external training. In addition to working with Regional staff, interact with headquarters staff and members of the public via e-mail, telephone and through virtual meetings. Possession of valid CA driver’s license. Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and wade in streams. Occasional overnight travel to reach some project locations may be required.

Special Requirements

Ability to use a computer keyboard and Microsoft Office software for extended periods. Attendance at internal and external training. Wear formal and informal uniform on occasion.

The position requires a valid California Drivers License (CDL).

Travel and field work is required on occasion and may include night, weekend, or holiday work.

This position requires the possession of a valid Class C Driver's License. Must maintain a clean driving record. The selected candidate may be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration. 

The selected candidate may be required to provide a copy of their Degree/Official Transcripts.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Ideally, the successful candidate will possess the following desirable qualifications:

1. Education in biological or environmental science, preferably with coursework in fishery biology, aquatic ecology, molecular ecology, population dynamics, biostatistics, and conservation policy.

2. Strong interest in and knowledge of the structure and function of California coastal watersheds, especially as related to salmonid production.

3. High level of understanding and appreciation for balancing fish conservation objectives with fishery management. 3. Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to work both independently and in team settings, and a high desire to engage in collaboration.

4. Strong analytical skills, including competence with spreadsheets, databases, and statistical and modeling software.

5. Ability to maintain the confidence and cooperation of others by demonstrating competence and by being engaged, dependable, and accessible.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-033-0762-037  and RPA Number E-FB 24-048in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

  In addition to each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, written responses to the following Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) items will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate. The response must be titled and include the candidate’s name at the top of the first page, written in 12-point font, and no more than two pages.
  1. Please explain why you are interested in this position, and what makes you a competitive candidate for the job.
  2. This position requires extensive communication and collaboration both within the Department and with outside partners. Please describe your experience communicating and collaborating with staff from local, state and federal agencies, private landowners, environmental groups, and the general public, and what personal qualities and work habitats you think are important for effective communication and collaboration to occur.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Night shift,

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