ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Job at Department of Water Resources, Fresno County, CA

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  • Department of Water Resources
  • Fresno County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for fulfilling work that will make a real difference to the state of California and to your career?  Do you aspire to work with a dynamic team of scientists in the San Joaquin Valley working to ensure the sustainability of California’s water resources?  Then consider the California Department of Water Resources’ South Central Region Office, located in the heart of California.

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist, Supervisor, the successful candidate will expand their environmental resource expertise by collecting biological and environmental data and researching environmental conditions and sensitive species distributions.  The position also involves conducting fieldwork and protocol-level environmental surveys, doing environmental analysis for Department projects, and helping prepare reports on the collected data.  The candidate’s primary responsibilities include supporting the operation and maintenance of the State Water Project but will also provide environmental support for other Department projects as needed.    

This position will be headquartered at the South Central Region Office in a state-of-the-art building in Fresno with opportunities for telework.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

A diversity of work is part of the job.  The ideal candidate must be able to traverse rough and unstable terrain in hot and cold weather conditions and work long hours.  This position requires willingness to work outside a typical schedule to participate in meetings and to conduct fieldwork.  Occasional travel will be required for up to several consecutive days.  The position requires the ability to operate both standard and four-wheel drive vehicles.  Candidates must have a valid California driver license.   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.

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:


We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with strong oral and written communication skills who can work collaboratively with others in a team environment.  The successful candidate will have broad computer skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, have knowledge of or the ability to learn biological field survey techniques, and be able to identify San Joaquin Valley plant and animal species while in the field.  Additionally, the candidate may be tasked with assisting with analyzing and organizing field data and drafting and presenting biological reports.  Working experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and GPS and GIS software are a plus!

Benefits

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed Standard State Application (STD. 678), a cover letter, and a resume no longer than three pages.  Please reference SAP Position #50003224 and Job Control #496805  in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application .

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

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

.  This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work,

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