SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager (EPM), and as part of the North Central Region Fisheries Leadership Team, the incumbent is responsible for directing hatchery program activities which involve a broad range of technical and biological work relating to fish production and distribution.

• Hatchery programs are managing complex issues associated with aquatic species life history; local, state, and federal regulations;
• sensitive aspects of private and public values and socioeconomic issues; and related activities. Incumbent provides leadership for hatchery programs at the Feather River Hatchery and the associated Annex Facility within Region;

helps develop partnerships with local governments, other state and federal agencies, and non-government organizations important for implementation of the hatchery programs.

The incumbent is responsible for contract management and coordinating the hatchery program activities within the region, as well as coordinating these activities with other regions and divisions.

In addition, the incumbent is expected to closely monitor and manage politically sensitive elements of the hatchery program and keep the EPM apprised of any developing significant issues.

• It is essential that the incumbent have strong communication skills and abilities to work with people and to identify and assist in the development of cooperative partnerships;
• to have a broad understanding of biological, political, and legal issues and policies associated with the above hatchery program;

and assists staff in accomplishing specific hatchery program and Regional goals. Work in this position requires a high degree of personal initiative and independent judgement.

Public contacts made in the course of this work are highly sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.

The consequence of error in performing these duties may have highly significant and long-lasting implications for CDFW, public trust resources and the public.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region is seeking motivated candidates for a Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor opening in the Fisheries Program.

The position is located at the Feather River Hatchery in Oroville. The Fisheries Team in Region 2 is comprised of passionate, dedicated members.

We seek an individual who shares enthusiasm for science-based decision making and a passion for collaboration, mentorship, and tackling complex projects.

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

Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) :

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Working Conditions

The position requires the use of a computer for several hours each day, the completion of office tasks that require sitting, standing, and walking to other locations;

attendance at meetings and participation in conference calls. The position may require travel throughout the State including overnight travel, early mornings, late nights, hiking over uneven and possibly steep or wet terrain, use of 4-wheel drive vehicle, operating motor vessels, and work in inclement weather.

A valid California's driver's license is required to drive to meetings and field sites. The position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff on certain occasions.

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