[ES_JOBS_NET] Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist), Estuarine Ecology and Water Quality, California Department of Water Resources

[Flynn, Ted@DWR]

Job Posting: Water Quality Scientist
Link to Online Application: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=330874

Job Description and Duties
This position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to conduct complex and applied scientific studies on issues related to aquatic ecology in the San Francisco Estuary and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The incumbent is responsible for acting as a technical expert and lead for water quality, food web, and aquatic biological resource studies in the estuary to support adaptive management actions, mandated compliance monitoring programs, and associated special studies related to State Water Project operations, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife Incidental Take Permit, State Water Resources Control Board Water Right Decision 1641, and the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP). The individual is responsible for conducting studies and completing complex statistical analyses, including the synthesis of existing water quality and ecological datasets, to better understand drivers of biological trends. The incumbent will perform scientific collaboration and communication duties, which include reviewing DWR's Environmental Monitoring Program, writing peer-reviewed articles, and presenting findings at professional conferences.  The individual will work cooperatively as part of IEP and DWR Project Work Teams and will have fiscal and administrative responsibility tasks, such as developing and managing contracts.

You will find additional information about the job in the attached Duty Statement<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=17651387&name=9.29.22(50055061)525JC330874SrEnvironmentalScientist(Specialist).pdf>.

Position Details
Job Code #: JC-330874<https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=330874>
Position #(s): 840-370-0765-008
Working Title: Water Quality Scientist
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Salary: $7,336.00 - $9,126.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Yolo County, California, USA
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)<https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=0765>

Department Information
Division of Integrated Science and Engineering
Ecosystem Monitoring, Research, and Reporting Branch
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Section
Water Quality Science and Synthesis 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
  *   Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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:

  *   Seeking candidates with experience leading diverse teams, strong coordination and project management skills, and familiarity with budget planning and contract management.
  *   Experience authoring technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.
  *   Candidate must possess advanced knowledge of water quality, aquatic ecology, and applied statistics.
  *   Strong organizational, writing, and oral communication skills are essential.
  *   Must have a collaborative approach to science with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, Resume, and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position #50055061 and Job Control #330874 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant's abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Respond to each question separately and if there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience or coursework that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function.  Below each answer, identify a reference who can verify your knowledge and/or experience with regard to each response.

Discuss your work-related experience associated with the development, organization, and implementation of scientific studies in water quality, lower trophic food webs, or other area relevant to phytoplankton ecology. Include a description of the purpose of the studies, nexus to natural resource management if applicable, statistical analyses performed, and the final product.

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

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Gareth Johnson
(916) 376-9698
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
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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