Inland Fisheries Environmental Program Manager

Do you like bringing people together to work collaboratively on complex conservation challenges? The Bay Delta Region (BDR) is looking for a creative and proactive manager to guide and oversee the region's Interpretive Services and Fisheries Programs including Coastal and Delta Fisheries Management, Fisheries Restoration, Cutting the Green Tape, and Hatchery Operations. This position offers the opportunity to formulate regional fisheries policy in consultation with internal and external partners. Successful applicants will have extensive knowledge and understanding of ecosystems and ecosystem management including riparian and aquatic habitats and species; sensitive species management; local, state, and federal jurisdictions and regulations; the principles and monitoring of habitat restoration. This position leads the above programs and has the opportunity to develop and maintain relationships with tribes, other governmental agencies, stakeholders, non-governmental entities, and the public. This position can be located at the Bay Delta Region's Regional Headquarters in Fairfield, or field offices in Santa Rosa, Napa, or Stockton, California. If you are looking to join a team with broad and exceptional talent and to guide innovative fisheries conservation and management, this is the position for you.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory): CalCareers

This position may be filled in the following counties: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada County, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, Yuba.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Ability to use a computer keyboard for several hours each day. Complete office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations. Attend meetings and conference calls. Visit hatcheries and remote facilities requiring travel of up to three or more hours each way and sometimes including early mornings and late nights. Occasional overnight travel of two or more days per week to reach some meeting locations. Hiking over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain at fish spawning or release sites.

This position may be required to wear a uniform. Based on operational need at the time of the job offer, this position may potentially be headquartered at any of the CDFW, Bay Delta Region offices at the following locations: Fairfield, Napa, Santa Rosa, or Stockton, CA. This position offers the possibility of a telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.

This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Accrual Credit

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-450261

Position #(s):
565-341-0756-001

Working Title:
Inland Fisheries Environmental Program Manager

Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) $12,185.00 - $15,148.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California's diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission. Join us and begin a meaningful new career!
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/7/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
HRB Mailing Address
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento , CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Closed Drop Off Location
Human Resources Branch
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.
  
• Other - A Valid Driver's License is required. Please provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your Driver's License (DL), clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
Special Personal Characteristics: Strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and high degree of initiative and flexibility. Possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills, ability to evaluate and proceed on difficult decisions through structured processes, and the ability to inspire high quality work among the scientific team. Interpersonal Skills: Able to work independently and in a team setting; communicate politely, tactfully, and firmly as necessary with other agency representatives and members of the public; and demonstrate excellent listening skills and effective negotiation skills.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Erin Chappell
(707) 428-2019
Erin.Chappell@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-341-0756-001 and RPA Number E-R3 IF 24-001 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov

If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume - Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

Statement of Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must provide a narrative description of your qualifications and experiences with regard to the following elements. Applications received without including all elements will not be considered. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages, single-spaced, using 12-pt Arial font.

1) Describe your experience in serving as a program or project lead for a scientific program involving fisheries conservation and management, ecosystem management, or other related natural resource management. Describe your role and experience in overseeing work conducted by scientific staff or consultants.

2) Describe your experience working in a multi-agency environment and collaborating with teams containing diverse fields of expertise and experience. Include an example which demonstrates your ability to develop positive and cooperative working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders, and professional organizations.

3) Describe your experience fostering collaboration and staff performance, and leading multiple program areas simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.