[ES_JOBS_NET] Scientific Aid - Estuarine Water Quality and Ecology - California Department of Water Resources

[Flynn, Ted@DWR]

Job Posting: Scientific Aid - Estuarine Water Quality and Ecology
Link to Online Application: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=338722

Job Description and Duties
Join a diverse, dynamic team of environmental scientists collecting biological and water quality samples as part of the Environmental Monitoring Program. Our program conducts ecological monitoring in 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 online databases, 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 attached Duty Statement<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=18096713&name=11.18.22(50024332)525JC338722ScientificAid.pdf>.

Position Details
Job Code #: JC-338722<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=338722>
Position #(s): 840-370-0835-900
Working Title: Scientific Aid- Discrete Environmental Monitoring
Classification: FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID
Salary: $16.07 - $19.07 per hour

# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Yolo County, California, USA
Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

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>

Department Information
Division of Integrated Science and Engineering
Ecosystem Monitoring, Research, and Reporting Branch
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Section
Discrete Environmental Monitoring Unit
West Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.  We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way. At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department.  Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect.  An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

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<http://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.
  *   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 and on boats.

Special Instructions
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.

Benefits
Some added benefits DWR offers eligible employees include:

  *   Flexible Work Hours
  *   Telework Opportunities
  *   Free Parking
  *   Paid Sick & Vacation
  *   Employee Assistance Program
  *   Student Loan Forgiveness

We are located in West Sacramento right off the Highway 50/80 interchange and we're 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.

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Meagan Transue
(916) 885-8553
DISE_HR at water.ca.gov<mailto:DISE_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<mailto: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.

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Ted Flynn, PhD (he/his)
Senior Environmental Scientist
Manager, Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)
California Department of Water Resources
Division of Integrated Science & Engineering
email: theodore.flynn at water.ca.gov<mailto:theodore.flynn at water.ca.gov>
phone: 916-376-9715 (office)
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saveourwater.com<https://saveourwater.com/>

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