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Job Description and Duties

The successful applicant will be part of a field crew (normally 2 to 6 people) for extended trips in backcountry terrain. Most field sites are in northern California wilderness and Forest Service lands, range in elevation from 6,000 to 9,000 feet, and require a combination of 4WD and backpacking to access. Primarily, the crew will conduct native amphibian monitoring (focused on Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frogs, Rana sierrae) in the northern Sierra Nevada, using visual encounter survey and capture-mark-recapture techniques. Crews will also assist with habitat restoration (non-native fish removal) and post-fish-removal monitoring. The crew may also assist with surveys for other native amphibians (including Cascades Frogs and Foothill Yellow-legged Frogs), including drought-related emergency translocations.

The crew will use gill nets, backpack electroshockers, PIT tag readers, GPS units, and Garmin inReach devices to conduct work. In addition to these duties, approximately 10% of the job will consist of monitoring and resource assessment of backcountry fisheries throughout the northern Sierra Nevada. Therefore, an ability to implement multiple survey protocols to collect fish, amphibian, and habitat data for lakes, streams, and meadows in the Sierra Nevada is necessary for success.

Additionally, the successful candidate will:

– Rigorously follow standardized aquatic survey protocols for a variety of amphibian recovery and monitoring projects.

– Record data clearly and comprehensively.

– Coordinate with project leads, other seasonal employees, and volunteers to ensure complete and timely project implementation.

– Enter data into computer systems and assist with data analysis, reporting, presentation, archiving, and manuscript preparation using Microsoft Office programs.

The Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid classification is a non-testing classification.

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

Working Conditions

Field surveys will require working irregular hours, including holidays, and to travel in performing field work throughout Northern California. Occasional weekend work may be required. Work will be conducted in remote areas around water in the Sierra Nevada. Crews will hike to sites and may spend several days camping while doing aquatic surveys. Office space will be provided at the Rancho Cordova office for entering and conducting quality assurance checking of data collected during surveys.

Work requires extended hours in the field (4-5 days in a row each week), strenuous physical activities (hiking using GPS navigation, pulling nets, carrying equipment), and overnight camping.

These positions are expected to start in early June, dependent on snow pack in the Sierra Nevada. These positions are anticipated to extend through the end of October, with the possibility of additional office-based work in the late fall and winter, depending on interest and available funding.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-421983

Position #(s):

565-241-0835-905

Working Title:

Sierra Fisheries Scientific Aid

Classification:

FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID

$17.21 - $20.43

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Physical capability and endurance to conduct fieldwork in remote settings, including the ability to carry up to 40 lbs. over rough terrain and hike for an extended length of time.
  • Ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/27/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Human Resources Branch

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento, CA95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
  • Other -
  • A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see below for Supplemental Questions.
  • Supplemental Questions must be no more than two pages in length, size 12 point Arial font.
  • 1. Please explain why you are interested in this position, and what makes you a competitive candidate for the position.
  • 2. Those hired for the job will be backpacking into remote, high elevation areas. Trips will be 4–5 days in a row, occurring every week, for up to 5 months. Those hired will also often be working in and around water, including wet wading for amphibian monitoring. Please describe how your personal and professional experience has prepared you for this type of outdoor work.
  • Other -
  • A valid driver’s license is required. Please include the following Driver's License (DL) information on a separate piece of paper along with a photocopy of the front and back of the license: Name as stated on license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

  • Experience backpacking at high elevations.
  • General knowledge of California herpetofauna, particularly ranid species.
  • Knowledge of, and work experience with, gill nets and backpack electroshockers.
  • Experience conducting field surveys.
  • Knowledge of scientific nomenclature and general scientific research principles.
  • Computer database skills.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of or experience in threatened and endangered species specifically:Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frog

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Leslie Alber

(530) 708-1745

Leslie.Alber@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO OFFICE

(916) 902-9211

EEO@wildlife.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov. If applications are mailed, it is recommended that they are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt. Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions – list the Position & RPA Numbers (submit transcripts and driver’s license information, if applicable) may not be considered. Only apply for one Job Control (JC) per application.

Please reference Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid - 565-241-0835-905 and E-R2 F 23-033 to -034 JC-421983 on your application.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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