Environmental Scientist

4 days ago


Butte County CA, United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Full time

Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor the Environmental Scientist may be assigned lead responsibility for specific projects, including salmon monitoring programs in the Sacramento River Watershed to develop population estimates. Duties in this position include data collection and analyses, scientific technical writing, participating in technical teams and working groups, presenting fisheries data to the public and other stakeholders, and coordination with local, State, and federal agencies and entities, as well as with other CDFW staff throughout the State. The Environmental Scientist will also work closely with the Department of Water Resources and other interested stakeholders, to provide data and other information and participate in meetings related to the development of a juvenile production estimate for spring-run Chinook salmon.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife North Central Region Fisheries Program is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our team to support salmon monitoring projects in the Sacramento River Watershed. Data collected from these monitoring efforts contribute towards a large-scale multi-agency effort to develop a juvenile production estimate for spring-run Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River Watershed, and contribute to the management of water operations in real-time to reduce impacts on listed fish species. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the conservation and management of spring-run Chinook salmon, a State and federally threatened species, in the Central Valley of California.

The Environmental Scientist will take on an array of duties, including: salmon population monitoring and survival studies; data review and analyses; scientific report and document writing; preparing and presenting scientific data to the public and interested entities; representing the Department on technical teams and in other meetings; and coordination and collaboration with a broad array of stakeholders, including other Department staff, staff from other State and federal agencies, and other interested parties. This position may provide leadership to seasonal staff in the field. The Environmental Scientist will also play an important role in the development of a juvenile production estimate for spring-run Chinook salmon in the Central Valley and participate in technical groups and meetings and respond to data requests to assist in the juvenile production estimate effort.

Additional information about the position may be found in the Duty Statement. This position is located in the North Central Region Chico Field Office with a team of passionate, hardworking, and dedicated staff. We seek individuals who share enthusiasm for fisheries conservation and management.

**This position is a 12 month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.**

If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service.
- During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
- In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:

- Environmental Scientist:Exam Bulletin Link
- You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Working Conditions

Both office and field work will be required. Office work includes use of a computer keyboard and Microsoft office software and sitting for several hours a day. Additionally, attendance at internal and external training may be required. Occasional travel is required within the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Occasional overnight travel to reach some project locations may be required. Field work may include night, weekend, and holiday work on occasion. Field work will include hiking long distances in rugged and/or uneven terrain, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and in and around cold and fast-moving water. This position requires the possession of a valid Class C driver’s license. Will regularly operate motorized boats, drive State vehicles, tow trailers, and drive on roads requiring use of 4-wheel drive. A uniform and appropriate safety gear, including a wetsuit as needed, will be required during field work and additional public settings as appropriate. NO STATE HOUSING IS AVAILABLE.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-435183
- **Position #(s)**:

- 565-241-0762-905
- **Workin



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