Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) welcomes applications for an Environmental Scientist to join a team that is focused on coastal salmonid restoration, recovery, and management. This position will coordinate, collaborate, and provide support to CDFW counterparts and federal and non-governmental partners working on salmonid conservation along the California coast. The work is focused on salmonid recovery, with an emphasis on Coho Salmon, in streams and rivers spanning from Mendocino County in the south to the Oregon border in the north. The incumbent to this job will be a member of Northern Region's Coastal Fisheries Program as well as the statewide CDFW North Coast Salmon Project. They will have the opportunity to work with diverse partners on multiple aspects of salmon recovery with a particular emphasis on restoration planning.

This position is located in the Fortuna Office at 1455 Sandy Prairie Court, Suite J, Fortuna, CA 95540. 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 and conferences. This position is a great opportunity for a well-trained, enthusiastic, and outgoing candidate to engage in North Coast anadromous salmonid conservation efforts.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Must be able to conduct office work involving use of a computer keyboard for several hours a day, usually sitting, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Attend off-site meetings and field visits which require travel and occasional overnight stays and may include night, weekend, or holiday work. Use of a state-owned vehicle for travel is required between remote facilities and field sites where public transportation is not readily available. Work will include operating a 4-wheel drive pick-up truck or sport utility vehicle on uneven dirt roads and use of all-terrain vehicle when necessary. Work with varied staff statewide to complete work assignments. Participation in field work can involve long days working in inclement weather, ability to work in remote locations to conduct biological surveys in habitats that support wildlife, poison oak, and biting insects, hiking long distances, or lifting and carrying heavy objects. Ability to elevate and carry 40 pounds. Ability to swim, wade, kayak, and snorkel in rivers and streams 5-8 hours a day. Wear formal and informal uniform on occasion.

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, applied fluvial geomorphology, 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.

4. Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to work both independently and in team settings, and a high desire to engage in collaboration.

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

6. 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.

Statement of Qualifications

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, tribes, 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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Long distance, Night shift

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