Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the lead and direction of an Environmental Scientist, incumbent will provide technical and office support for the Central Valley Angler Survey in the Sacramento and San Joaquin river systems.

The incumbent will equip, maintain, drive, repair, and assign project sport-utility vehicles, trucks, and vessels, including jet boats, drift boats, and kayaks, for angler survey work and other biological research activities in the Sacramento River system. Recommend project gear and equipment purchases, compile bids, and work with the Environmental Scientist, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), and Fisheries Branch administrative staff to complete purchases. Maintain all project vehicle and skiff logs. Perform semi-skilled tasks relating to the design, fabrication, operation, and maintenance of angler survey and other fisheries research sampling gear using common shop power tools such as saws and drills.

The incumbent will also assist the Environmental Scientist by training, directing, and mentoring seasonal staff in the safe use and maintenance of small boats used for collection of biological data in the Sacramento River anadromous and resident sport fisheries. In addition, the incumbent will assist with QA/QC of incoming field data and associated biological samples and enter data into an established relational database and with field work relating to the collection of data from Sacramento River sport anglers.

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

Class Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician / Exam Bulletin

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Program: Central Valley Fisheries Monitoring and Research
Location: Work will occur primarily in the Central Valley Angler Survey office and warehouse in West Sacramento or in a field setting. Field conditions are often adverse, and include heat, cold, rain, and uneven terrain.
Hours: Variable and seasonal, 30-40 hours/week. Requires work on weekends and holidays. The applicant may work up to 1,500 hours per calendar year. The possession of a valid driver’s license is required for driving motor vehicles.

Special Requirements

• Boat trailering, towing, operation, rules, and safety.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekend days and holidays, and to wear a uniform.
• Walk through mud and thick vegetation, deal with mosquitoes, ticks, and other stinging/biting insects, rattlesnakes and other wildlife, and work on steep or uneven terrain, in extreme weather, and under physically challenging conditions.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs., swim 50 yards and tread water at least 5 minutes, perform strenuous field work in remote areas and in adverse weather.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license.

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:

• Advanced knowledge of and experience operating various types of watercraft, in particular jet boats, under challenging river conditions.
• Knowledge of and experience with field equipment maintenance, in particular jet boats, trucks, and trailers.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Access and Excel.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish, English/Russian, English/Mandarin, or other.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and outreach skills.
• Ability to interact with the public with a high level of professionalism.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-033-0916-905and RPA Number E-FB 25-006in 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.

  1. Please describe your boat operation experience in detail. Please include the types of boats that you have operated and where, how long you have been operating boats, and any training you have received or provided.
  2. Please describe your experience with vehicle and boat maintenance. Include types of vehicle and boats that you have worked on, what work you performed, and the types of tools that you have used.
  SOQ must be no longer than 1 page in length, size 12 Arial font.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work,

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