SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

State of California • Sacramento, CA

91d • $10,538 - $13,100 • Remote

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Wildlife and Lands Program Manager and direction of the Nutria Eradication Program Manager, the incumbent will serve as the Lead Operations Supervisor for the Nutria Eradication Program and the Central Region, supervising implementation of the nutria eradication efforts within the southern portion of the nutria infestation. Duties include hiring, training, developing, providing technical guidance to, and supervising Environmental Scientists, Fish and Wildlife Technicians, and Scientific Aides to conduct nutria surveys, data collection, trapping, dispatching, necropsies, and other associated tasks in accordance with project protocols and the overall nutria eradication strategy. The Operations Supervisor will operate in close coordination with the Bay-Delta Region's Nutria Eradication Operations Supervisor, the project Planning Specialist, and field crew leads to ensure effective and cohesive implementation of the eradication strategy, and is responsible for communicating operational needs to the Nutria Eradication Program Manager and GIS Analyst.

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to use pellet pistols or firearms.
• Must be able to handle live animals and carcasses.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to operate watercraft and UTVs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating motorized and non-motorized watercraft.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a large staff.
• Experience in management, control, or eradication of invasive species.

Responsibilities

• Supervise implementation of nutria eradication efforts.
• Hire, train, and develop Environmental Scientists, Fish and Wildlife Technicians, and Scientific Aides.
• Provide technical guidance for nutria surveys, data collection, trapping, dispatching, and necropsies.
• Coordinate with other regional supervisors and project specialists.
• Communicate operational needs to the Nutria Eradication Program Manager and GIS Analyst.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees