Job Description

Job Description and Duties

As part of an interagency and interdisciplinary team, perform a variety of duties to support tidal habitat restoration and long term land management in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. Specifically, the incumbent will support the Fish Restoration Program implementing land management actions and ensuring environmental compliance for and long-term management of tidal habitat restoration properties. Other duties include but are not limited to: lead and coordinate multiple field staff, collect water quality data via boat, track and maintain environmental permit compliance, and participate in meetings with multi-agency staff. Field duties may require rigorous physical work under variable conditions including on boats.

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Special Requirements

A valid California driver's license is required to drive to various field locations and meetings.

Travel may involve driving a personal or State vehicle on or off road. 

Incumbent must be physically able to meet the demands of field and estuarine sampling; must be able to swim at least 50 yards and stay afloat for at least 10 minutes; must be able to lift, pull, or push equipment or objects weighing up to 40 pounds; must be able to function on boats in rough waters without incapacitation due to seasickness; must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; must be able to walk, work, and drive on rough terrain; must have the ability to operate and work from boats of varying sizes; and must be able to represent DWR well in public meetings and while working with the public in the field.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

This position is office-centered which means the incumbent works more than fifty percent of their time monthly in the office.

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:

Desirable qualifications include:

• knowledge and experience in plant ecology, water quality, fish and wildlife biology, invasive species, land management, or environmental studies;
• knowledge and experience of water quality and biological sampling techniques, equipment, and analysis;
• field work experience;
• knowledge of environmental compliance documentation (i.e., California environmental permitting);  
• project management skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• experience with Microsoft Office Suite, geographic information system (GIS) mapping software, and statistical software (e.g. R);
• experience with boat operation;
• experience with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
• qualified applicator certificate/license or willingness to obtain one; 
• and  willingness to learn

Benefits

DWR employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.

Some added benefits DWR offers eligible employees at this location include:

Flexible Work Hours

Free Parking

Telework Opportunities

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

Paid Sick & Vacation

Retirement

Basic Group Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) & 457 plans

Student Loan Forgiveness

Long Term Care

Group Legal Services

We are located in West Sacramento right off Highway 50 close to shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. Our site offers electric vehicle charging and is within walking distance of a coffee shop and juice bar.

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State Application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, Resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference  SAP Position #50001424  and  Job Control #462802in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The  Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of the knowledge, skills, and abilities an applicant possesses in relation to the desirable qualifications of the position. The SOQ should be no more than 2-pages with Arial 12 pt font.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  An incomplete application package will not be considered.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered:  List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

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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 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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications - No more than 2-pages, Arial 12 pt font - See Special Instructions for additional details

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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