Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Opportunity for a dedicated biologist to work in the largest contiguous brackish marsh on the west coast, 84,000-acre Suisun Marsh, Solano County, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife including the Western Pond turtle which is under consideration for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act.

This position provides technical expertise, and coordination with the CDFW Bay Delta Region (Region 3), Department of Water Resources (DWR), U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Suisun Resource Conservation District on the Suisun Marsh Preservation Agreement (SMPA) and Suisun Marsh Habitat Management, Preservation, and Restoration Plan (SMP), and implement SMP actions for species and habitat monitoring and tidal restoration projects.

The incumbent will be the Unit lead for aquatic and semi-aquatic species, and, if listed, will include the Western Pond turtle, and implementing Best Management Practices for Suisun Marsh SMPA and SMP activities.

Independently and as a team, implement monitoring and scientific investigations as they relate to the SMPA, SMP and the USFWS Tidal Marsh Recovery Plan. Coordinate and communicate with CDFW management and programs regarding SMPA and SMP activities.

Develop maps using ArcGIS for habitat projects.

Participate and represent CDFW in meetings related to project development, restoration efforts, and regional plans.

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

Environmental Scientist: CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer, Microsoft Office Suite, and ArcGIS software up to 8 hours each day. Complete office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations. Attend meetings and conference calls. Conduct field surveys as needed, which regularly involve both early morning and late evening work activities. Involves long work hours, sometimes including early mornings, late nights, and weekends. Field work occurs in variable weather conditions and areas with exposure to mosquitos and ticks. Must be able to safely conduct field work, involving walking through uneven terrain, through wet and flooded marshes in waders, carrying up to 30 pounds. Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and be able to operate a motor vehicle with and without four-wheel drive (4WD), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and kayaks. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while working on CDFW lands.

This position is located at the Bay Delta Region Headquarters in Fairfield, CA, and offers the possibility of a telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to work independently, with open-mindedness, flexibility and tact.

Possesses a high degree of initiative and leadership. Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships while working in contentious settings. Good organizational and time management skills. Ability to lead discussions with CDFW staff and other agency professionals.

Ability to collaborate with other state, federal, and county agencies in an effective manner to assure that actions of wetland restoration projects, monitoring agreements, biological permits, and other regulatory requirements are implemented. Working knowledge of CDFW wildlife area regulations, hunting programs, plant and wildlife identification, habitat management techniques, and the California Environmental Quality Act and Federal Endangered Species Act.

Interpersonal Skills: Work independently and in a team setting; communicate politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with other agency representatives and members of the public; demonstrate excellent listening skills and effective negotiation skills. Inspire confidence and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers in government and industry. Facilitate and resolve conflicts at the lowest possible level. Direct and conduct biological resource work in the field. Ability to present data and scientific studies at meetings and conferences. 

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-384-0762-031 and RPA Number E-R3 SO 24-028 in 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.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• 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 order to be considered for this position, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your State Application. An SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, experience, skill, and training qualify you for this position. Be sure to include length of experience in each example given. Your SOQ should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, in 12-point Arial font, and answer the following prompts:
  1. Describe your education and work experience in herpetology and Western Pond turtles.
  2. Describe your experience working with multi-agency groups and participating on State and federal work teams.
  3. Describe your work experience and/or education with writing reports and arc geographical information system (ArcGIS).

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Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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