[ES_JOBS_NET] Scientific Aid, Environmental Monitoring Program, California Department of Water Resources

[Flynn, Ted@DWR]

Department of Water Resources

JC-254533 - F&W Sci Aid, FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID

$15.00 - $17.79 per Hour

Final Filing Date: 6/25/2021


Job Description and Duties


Effective July 1, 2020, State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction, not included in the current salary, in exchange for up to 16 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) per month.



Join a diverse, dynamic team of environmental scientists and assist with the collection of discrete biological and water quality data as part of the Environmental Monitoring Program. Our program conducts ecological monitoring across the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary, sampling over 25 stations monthly aboard our research vessel, R/V Sentinel. The incumbent will prepare and organize field equipment, assist in sample collection, preservation, and processing, enter data into an online database, perform quality assurance checks, and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports and presentations. Other duties include assisting technical staff with the statistical analysis of ecological data, conducting primary scientific research for special studies, and preparing and presenting findings as directed.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=14183147&name=06.15.21(50000402)525JC254533FishandWildlifeSciAid.pdf>.


Minimum Requirements


You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

*       FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID<https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=0835>




Additional Documents


*       Job Application Package Checklist<http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=254533>
*       Duty Statement<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=14183147&name=06.15.21(50000402)525JC254533FishandWildlifeSciAid.pdf>


Position Details


Job Code #: JC-254533

Position #(s): 840-360-0835-900

Working Title: F&W Sci Aid

Classification: FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID ($15.00 - $17.79 per hour)



# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Yolo County

Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent




Department Information


Division of Environmental Services

Environmental Monitoring Program

West Sacramento




Special Requirements


Completed at least two years of college with 10 semester units or more in the sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, chemistry, geology, or related fields). Must possess a valid driver's license. Field sampling may occur on weekends and at night.


Application Instructions


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: 6/25/2021

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 Water Resources

Attn: Certification Desk

P.O. Box 942836

Sacramento, CA 94236-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Certification Desk

1416 Ninth Street, Room 320

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 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:

*       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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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

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.


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:


Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office; ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others; attention to detail; some knowledge of water quality, ecology, biogeochemistry, and statistics; experience working outdoors.


Benefits


Free Parking!

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here<https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx> to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.


Contact Information


The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Meagan Transue
(916) 379-9697
DES_HR at water.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:
Office of Workforce Equality
(916) 653-6952
weo at water.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.


Special Instructions


To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume and cover letter. Please reference SAP Position # 50000402 and Job Control # JC-25433 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.



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



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Equal Opportunity Employer


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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