White Abalone Scientific Aid

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife welcomes applications for a Scientific Aid position focused on supporting the white abalone restoration project. The position will assist staff and participate in SCUBA diving fieldwork to survey established sites throughout Southern California for juvenile abalone and other marine invertebrates and provide dive support for juvenile and adult white abalone restoration stocking efforts.
Other duties include:

Assist with preparation and planning of white abalone project fieldwork, including filling SCUBA tanks, packing and cleaning field gear, supporting boat cleaning and maintenance, and occasionally building field materials.

Assist staff in editing, entering, summarizing, and reporting data for various aspects of white abalone project fieldwork, including data entry and management of databases for habitat and species survey data collected during fieldwork.

Assist staff with writing project progress and final reports for the Department's federal white abalone grant funding source, NOAA Section 6, including generating figures and writing project results in a scientific paper format. Assist staff and participate in other work conducted by external organizations associated with the broader White Abalone Restoration Consortium (WARC) and the white abalone captive rearing program.

Assist with captive program spawning and husbandry work as needed, tagging, and sampling studies related to white abalone recovery.

Assist staff in conducting education and outreach activities to better inform the public about the need for white abalone restoration and the progress being made in the white abalone restoration program.

Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks, including gear and supply inventory, supporting purchasing, and submitting paperwork.

The Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid classification is a non-testing classification.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Working locations include office, remote, and outdoor fieldwork settings.

Working days can vary from week to week depending on fieldwork needs and deadlines. Computer-based work requires the use of a computer keyboard for several hours a day, which is done either remotely or in an office. Position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule depending on operational needs.

In-person duties include transporting and maintaining field equipment and traveling to various field sites throughout Southern California. Occasional overnight and weekend travel may be required within the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.)

Travel may include overnight stays which may be extended up to 3 days. Fieldwork days can be long (>10 hours) and involves boat-based work which can have variable conditions and be physically and mentally arduous.

Fieldwork and diving occurs on small boats ranging in size from 21 ft. to 45 ft and occasional handling of live and dead fish and invertebrates. Interaction with members of the public in a professional manner may be required.

Moving and loading of SCUBA tanks is frequent, which requires the ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs.

PLEASE NOTE: POSITIONS WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ONLY - San Pedro and San Diego.

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

• FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-451635

Position #(s):
565-772-0835-905

Working Title:
White Abalone Scientific Aid

Classification:
FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID $17.73 - $21.04

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent

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

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to successfully complete the Departments scientific diver training. The position will require Department SCUBA diver authorization.
• Possession of a Rescue SCUBA certification or equivalent.
• The ideal candidate will have American Academy of Underwater Sciences scientific diver (AAUS or equivalent) or at a minimum.
• Able to lift and move at least 50 lbs.

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: 10/16/2024
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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 (PO Box)
Attn: Human Resources Branch/PMB R7 MR 24-008
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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• 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:

• Familiarity with fisheries management principles.
• Interest in a career in biology, ecology, or natural resource management.
• Communicate effectively and prepare clear and complete reports.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access), and interest or familiarity with GIS and statistical programming.
• Good writing, word processing, and data entry skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records.

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:
Tom Mason
(562) 417-2791
Tom.Mason@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 565-772-0835-905 and RPA Number R7 MR 24-008 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.

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.

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.