Do you enjoy spending time outdoors, amphibians, and working with a great team that cares about wildlife conservation? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! As the North Central Region’s lead terrestrial wildlife species scientist, focusing on Foothill Yellow-legged Frogs, you will work with a collaborative team of environmental staff to coordinate and implement population and habitat monitoring in response to wildfire and altered hydrologic conditions, focusing on long-term species monitoring, species response to wildfire and pulse flows. In this position, you will conduct biological assessments, collect and organizes data, and prepare reports. We work closely with partners, so there is a high level of coordination with other regions and Department branches, other agencies, and stakeholders on actions to improve species resiliency. The primary geographical focus of this position will be in the North Central Region, but work may be assigned occasionally in multiple regions or statewide. If working directly on native amphibian conservation in a beautiful setting sounds exciting to you, please apply for this opportunity!
Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, the Environmental Scientist serves as the North Central Region’s lead Foothill Yellow-legged Frog (FYLF) species scientist responsible for coordinating and implementing population and habitat monitoring in response to alter stream hydrology and wildfire focusing on long-term species monitoring, wildfire response, and species response and resiliency planning. This position conducts biological assessments, collects and organizes data, and prepares reports. The incumbent coordinates with other regions and Department branches, other agencies, and stakeholders on impacts to FYLF and related actions to improve species resiliency. The primary geographical focus of this position will be in the North Central Region, but work may be assigned occasionally in multiple regions or statewide.
Link to Environmental Scientist Exam: CalCareers
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
The position requires the use of a computer for several hours each day, completion of office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations; attendance at meetings and participation in conference calls. Ability to lead and conduct biological resource work in the field; travel throughout the state; and work at odd or irregular hours. Ability to develop and make effective oral presentations before the public. Ability to use a personal computer and keyboard at least several hours a day, sitting most of the time, which may involve walking or standing for brief periods to access files, references, and other program materials. Attend meetings and internal and external training. In addition to working with regional staff, interact with headquarters staff and members of the public via e-mail, telephone and through virtual meetings. Possession of valid California driver’s license is required to drive to meetings and field sites. Ability to drive for up to 8 hours. Ability to travel including overnight travel and work outdoors and camp for up to week-long trips in variable weather conditions, operate 4-wheel drive vehicles, wade in streams, and walk over uneven outdoor terrain carrying a 40 lb. backpack for up to 6 hours. Backpacking and remote camping may be required on occasion. Occasional overnight travel to reach some project locations may be required. A uniform (class C/D) will be required for field work and attending meetings.
The field work component of this position will require long work days walking in slippery, rocky, swift-flowing streams; snorkeling in cold water while wearing a wetsuit or drysuit; and hiking in steep, forested or shrubby terrain, while carrying a backpacking during hot and dry weather. It is important that the selected candidate be prepared for these outdoor working conditions.
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:
Skills: Good analytical, interpersonal, public presentation, communication, and writing skills; adept use of interest-based negotiation; and routine use of computer programs, including text processing, spreadsheets, databases, and on-line sourcing of information.
Special Personal Characteristics:
A high degree of personal initiative, dependability, professionalism, and integrity is expected. The incumbent is open to feedback on performance; able to adapt to changing challenges and demonstrates empathy and understanding of stakeholder’s interests. Willingness to engage in research activities. Ability to adapt to changes in priorities and work assignments. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and productively as a member of a team to achieve a common goal. Ability to communicate with constituents and coworkers with tact and diplomacy concerning difficult and sensitive issues; communicate politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with members of the public. Possess effective listening and negotiation skills and be able to facilitate collaboration in a technical setting and work effectively in a diverse work environment. Strong verbal skills with emphasis on being positive and proactive. Incumbent must be able to use creative thinking to develop problem solving ideas. Able to make sound decisions.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to assess situations concerning resource issues and make independent decisions; direct the work of others. It is essential that the incumbent have strong abilities to work with people and to identify and assist in the development of partnerships. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to track and meet multiple deadlines. Operate office equipment (computers, copies/scanners, telephones, etc.); operate vehicles (with and without 4-wheel drive); and plan and facilitate staff regional meetings. Experience with telemetry and geographical information systems (GIS). Ability to operate camera traps, global positioning systems (GPS), and conduct standardized wildlife and vegetation surveys.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
You must reference Position Number 565-241-0762-905 and RPA Number E-R2 F 25-008 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:
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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ will result in disqualification for interview.
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