SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

State of California • Sacramento, CA

53d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you desire to support and conserve California's Chinook Salmon fisheries? Are you looking for a career in science based fisheries management? Do you have an interest in working with stakeholders and public? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic team of scientists based in CDFW's Fisheries Branch. Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor for the Fisheries Branch Anadromous Fisheries Program, the incumbent will provide leadership, coordination, and technical expertise for anadromous Chinook Salmon fisheries. The incumbent will act as liaison with Department programs, partner agencies, and stakeholders involved in commercial and recreational Chinook Salmon fisheries. The position will participate, develop, and facilitate Department and multi-stakeholder forums; provide technical and policy guidance; and coordinate development of management plans for Chinook Salmon fisheries. Incumbent will participate in the evaluation and management of Chinook Salmon sport fish hatcheries and ocean enhancement program. This position will represent the Department in development, review, and evaluation of anadromous Chinook Salmon sport fishing angling regulations. This position will require the evaluation and synthesis of complex data analyses and ability to communicate effectively in scientific, management, and public forums. Please refer to the Duty Statement for more detailed information on job duties and responsibilities. In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam. Class Title: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)/Exam Bulletin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid state Driver's License.
• Must maintain a clean driving record.
• The selected candidate may be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.
• The selected candidate may be required to provide a copy of their Degree/Official Transcripts.

Nice To Haves

• A high degree of personal initiative, dependability, professionalism, and integrity is expected.
• Ability to assess situations concerning resource issues and make sound decisions independently.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve a common goal.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding of stakeholders' interests.
• Ability to use creative thinking and adaptability in problem-solving.
• Maintain the confidence and cooperation of others by demonstrating competence and being dependable, flexible, and a problem solver.
• Interface with Department constituents and articulate policy and management in both formal and informal environments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Provides leadership in accomplishing the functions and objectives of the Anadromous Fisheries Program, and ability to collaborate with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders throughout the state.
• Communicates politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with members of the public, and demonstrate excellent listening skills and effective negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to work with people, identify, and assist in the development of partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination, and technical expertise for anadromous Chinook Salmon fisheries.
• Act as liaison with Department programs, partner agencies, and stakeholders involved in commercial and recreational Chinook Salmon fisheries.
• Participate, develop, and facilitate Department and multi-stakeholder forums.
• Provide technical and policy guidance.
• Coordinate development of management plans for Chinook Salmon fisheries.
• Participate in the evaluation and management of Chinook Salmon sport fish hatcheries and ocean enhancement program.
• Represent the Department in development, review, and evaluation of anadromous Chinook Salmon sport fishing angling regulations.
• Evaluate and synthesize complex data analyses and ability to communicate effectively in scientific, management, and public forums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees