[ES_JOBS_NET] Open Position in Water Quality and Estuarine Ecology - Scientific Aide - CA Dept. of Water Resources

[Flynn, Ted@DWR]

Job Posting: Environmental Scientist

Link to Online Application: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=413318

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.



Position Details

Job Code #: JC-413318

Position #(s): 840-370-0835-900

Working Title: Scientific Aid - Discrete Environmental Monitoring

Classification: Fish & Wildlife Scientific Aide

Salary: $17.21 - $20.43 (hourly)



# of Positions: 1

Work Location: West Sacramento, Yolo County, CA, USA

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent



Benefits

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Flexible Work Hours
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Free Parking
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Telework Opportunities
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Paid Sick & Vacation
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Retirement
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Employee Assistance Program
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11 Paid Holidays
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401(k) & 457 plans
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Student Loan Forgiveness
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Long Term Care
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Group Legal Services

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>



Special Requirements

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: 2/9/2024

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<http://www.calcareers.ca.gov/>.


Department Information

Division of Integrated Science and Engineering

Ecosystem Monitoring, Research, and Reporting Branch

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Section

Discrete Environmental Monitoring Unit



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<https://water.ca.gov/>


Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm.



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:

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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.
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Resume is required and must be included.
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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.



The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant’s abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Please complete these questions and identify a reference who can verify your knowledge and/or experience.  If you do not have experience regarding the question, then include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function.  Please limit your answer to approximately one page (double-spaced, Arial 12 pt font and 1" margins).


Supplemental Question: Discuss school or work-related experience you have in analysis and synthesis of water quality and biological data.



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

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, and cover letter. Please reference SAP Position #50000402 and Job Control #413318 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.



Contact Information

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



Hiring Unit Contact:
Rikki Metcalf
(916) 701-7663
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
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
theodore.flynn at water.ca.gov<mailto:theodore.flynn at water.ca.gov>
Environmental Monitoring and Systems Science
Division of Integrated Science & Engineering
California Department of Water Resources
Call/text @ (916) 820-5052
Pronouns: he/him
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