Environmental Scientist - Bear Biologist
Please apply for this job at the CalCareers link provided in the description below. Applications not submitted via CalCareers will not be considered.
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Job Description and Duties
Would you like to work in California's beautiful 17-county North Central Region (NCR), including the Sierra Nevada and Coastal Range foothills and mountains as a CDFW Bear Biologist?
Under close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for the Wildlife Management Program (WMP), the Environmental Scientist (Limited Term) is responsible for biological assessments and data management for the North Central Region’s (NCR) participation and support of the CDFW Statewide Black Bear Study, Integrated Population Model (IPM), and Black Bear Conservation Plan. The incumbent may also participate in other Big Game species investigations in the NCR. The incumbent will conduct field investigations and may lead teams throughout the NCR and will also closely coordinate with NCR unit biologists and Wildlife Branch staff, as well as other affected and involved local, State, and Federal agencies. This position may serve as Lead Person to temporary staff for resource assessment and wildlife management activities.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Environmental Scientist: CalCareers
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The incumbent will work from the CDFW office in Rancho Cordova, using a CDFW-issued vehicle. Must be willing to work long, irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Office setting requires using a computer keyboard at least several hours a day and involves sitting most of the time; and may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Lifting heavy and irregular items (up to 40 lbs.) and performing strenuous field and lab work are required. Must attend occasional meetings. In addition to working with Rancho Cordova-based staff, interact with other Headquarter staff and members of the public, mostly via email and telephone. Field activities may be strenuous physical activity in variable weather conditions. Ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes. The incumbent must possess a valid California driver’s license and be able to drive up to 8 hours. Wearing a CDFW uniform is required, and the use of firearms (both lethal and nonlethal) to tranquilize, haze, or euthanize animals may be required. Must be vaccinated against rabies virus and maintain adequate current antibody titer or willing to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations. Must feel comfortable with potential close contact with imperiled and/or confined wild animals. Must complete mandatory wildlife capture training and firearms training within 6 months of hire.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.