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.
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.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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 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
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:
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.
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:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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.
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.
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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