Environmental Scientist
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Job Description and Duties
Opportunity for a dedicated biologist to work in the largest contiguous brackish marsh on the west coast, 84,000-acre Suisun Marsh, Solano County, which provide habitat for a variety of wildlife including the Western Pond turtle which is under consideration for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act.
This position provides technical expertise, and coordination with the CDFW Bay Delta Region (Region 3), Department of Water Resources (DWR), U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Suisun Resource Conservation District on the Suisun Marsh Preservation Agreement (SMPA) and Suisun Marsh Habitat Management, Preservation, and Restoration Plan (SMP), and implement SMP actions for species and habitat monitoring and tidal restoration projects.
The incumbent will be the Unit lead for aquatic and semi-aquatic species, and, if listed, will include the Western Pond turtle, and implementing Best Management Practices for Suisun Marsh SMPA and SMP activities.
Independently and as a team, implement monitoring and scientific investigations as they relate to the SMPA, SMP and the USFWS Tidal Marsh Recovery Plan. Coordinate and communicate with CDFW management and programs regarding SMPA and SMP activities.
Develop maps using ArcGIS for habitat projects.
Participate and represent CDFW in meetings related to project development, restoration efforts, and regional plans.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Environmental Scientist: CalCareers
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Ability to use a computer, Microsoft Office Suite, and ArcGIS software up to 8 hours each day. Complete office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations. Attend meetings and conference calls. Conduct field surveys as needed, which regularly involve both early morning and late evening work activities. Involves long work hours, sometimes including early mornings, late nights, and weekends. Field work occurs in variable weather conditions and areas with exposure to mosquitos and ticks. Must be able to safely conduct field work, involving walking through uneven terrain, through wet and flooded marshes in waders, carrying up to 30 pounds. Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and be able to operate a motor vehicle with and without four-wheel drive (4WD), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and kayaks. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while working on CDFW lands.
This position is located at the Bay Delta Region Headquarters in Fairfield, CA, and offers the possibility of a telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.