Environmental Scientist
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Job Description and Duties
CDFW is looking for an enthusiastic, open-minded and driven individual to help monitor and manage the state's groundfish fishery. If you would like the opportunity to make a statewide impact on California's iconic groundfish fishery, this may be the job for you!
Under close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent will conduct staff work critical to managing, monitoring, and assessing the status of California’s groundfish stocks, which support some of the state’s largest and most valuable marine fisheries. Assist in supporting state and federal management activities that meet the standards of the federal Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Participate as, or assist, one of two California members of the Groundfish Management Team (GMT) of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). Duties require strong communication and writing skills and the ability to work well with others. Six to eight weeks of travel is required per year to attend PFMC-related meetings.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:
Environmental Scientist:Exam Bulletin Link
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Staff will work a 7/40 work schedule. Weekend work, early morning and late-night work hours are occasionally required with advance notice. The majority of work will be performed in an office or telework setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs. Ability to use a computer several hours a day. A portion of the work will be performed in fish processing labs, fish holding areas, and/or in the field. Attend meetings and hearings, work with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Occasional travel, including weekends, is required within and outside the state of California via private or public transportation. Travel may include multiple day overnight stays dependent upon departmental need.
Only the following office locations will be considered for this position: Monterey, West Sacramento, Eureka, Santa Rosa, San Carlos, San Diego.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.