Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) - Wetland Restoration Ecologist
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Job Description and Duties
The Fish Restoration Program (FRP) is seeking two creative, curious, and collaborative scientists to help drive cutting edge ecological analysis, interagency coordination, and field based discovery related to tidal wetland restoration across the upper San Francisco Estuary. If you’re excited by the intersection of advanced analytics, restoration science, mentorship, and hands on fieldwork, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of California’s wetlands.
What You’ll Do
• Lead advanced ecological analyses to evaluate restoration effectiveness and guide adaptive management.
• Synthesize literature, data, and multi program findings into high quality technical reports and peer-reviewed articles.
• Mentor colleagues in data analysis, visualization, and effective scientific communication.
• Work closely with partner agencies to integrate monitoring and synthesis efforts and support responsible data access and use.
• Get outside—conduct boat-based sampling of wetland invertebrates and fishes in and around the eleven FRP restoration projects.
• Support lab operations by sorting invertebrate samples, preparing nutrient samples, and calibrating water quality instruments.
Who You Are
You’re a scientist who enjoys the entire process of transforming samples into knowledge – getting muddy, wrangling data, and communicating findings, while teaching others along the way. You thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments and believe science should be transparent, rigorous, and accessible.
Why This Role Matters
FRP’s monitoring and synthesis will shape California’s wetland restoration planning and management for years to come. Your work will help determine what’s working, why it’s working, and how restoration can be improved to support fish and wildlife in a changing estuary.
Ready to put your analytical, ecological, and communication talents to work for one of the state’s most impactful restoration programs?
Apply today and help build a healthier estuary for future generations.
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Working Conditions
Using a computer for most of the workday, 5 days a week, when in the office. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Several days a month, work aboard a small research vessel collecting and processing biological samples. Field work involves kneeling, reaching, and lifting gear up to 40 pounds, may occur in inclement weather or rough water, and require early starts and long workdays. Must possess a valid driver's license and be prepared to operate a State vehicle.
This position is located at the CDFW, Bay Delta Region field office in Stockton, California.
This position may be eligible for a telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.