Job Announcements

rss
  • January 8, 2025

The Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office is excited to announce Supervisory Fish Biologist vacancies. A description of the positions and links to the USA jobs advertisements are below. The open & closing dates of the advertisement are 01/08/2025 to 01/21/2025. The announcement will close when 50 applications have been received, which may be sooner than the closing date.

Job Description
The individual will serve as a first-line supervisor, leading a dynamic team of biological science technicians at the Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. In this pivotal role, the incumbent will handle a variety of supervisory responsibilities, including crafting performance appraisals, conducting staff reviews, recruiting new team members, scheduling work, and effectively addressing any challenges that arise. Leveraging their hands-on experience, they will oversee and train staff in a wide range of field operations, such as rotary screw trapping, electrofishing, trawling, and beach seining. Additional tasks will include fish marking and habitat surveying utilizing cutting-edge GPS and total station technology. Positioned at the forefront of fisheries conservation in the region, this role entails collaboration with diverse partners, including Federal and State fishery agencies, NGOs, and Native American Tribes. This exciting opportunity fosters teamwork and implements impactful projects aimed at advancing conservation efforts. With each day presenting new adventures and challenges, this position promises to be both rewarding and profoundly engaging!

USAJOBS Advertisements

Discover the Charm of Lodi, California

Lodi offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and vibrant experiences, making it a fantastic place to call home. Known as a paradise for wine enthusiasts, Lodi is home to over 80 wineries that provide year-round tastings and festivals. Nature lovers will find plenty of outdoor opportunities, with beautiful parks and waterways like Lodi Lake Park, perfect for hiking, biking, and fishing. The city also boasts cultural vibrancy, featuring local galleries, performances, and a variety of festivals that bring the community together. Families will appreciate Lodi's excellent schools and numerous family-oriented events, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for children. Conveniently located, residents enjoy easy access to major cities such as Sacramento and San Francisco while embracing the tranquility of small-town life. Food lovers can indulge in farm-to-table dining that highlights regional flavors and fresh ingredients. The community spirit is strong, with opportunities to engage through local shops, farmers' markets, and community events, fostering a sense of belonging among residents. With its picturesque surroundings and close-knit community ties, Lodi is an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Categories: Jobs
  • December 17, 2024

GEI Consultants is seeking multiple biological field technicians based out of their Sacramento office to implement project work such as: compliance monitoring, species and habitat evaluations, and species surveys. This position requires an introductory level of skill and experience, specifically in conducting biological clearance surveys, monitoring, and reporting. Projects will involve field labor, technical work, and/or monitoring of construction crews.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with mitigation/regulatory requirements.
  • Write and maintain daily monitoring and inspection logs.
  • Effectively and proactively communicate with construction crews, project personnel, and agency staff.
  • Conduct plant/wildlife/habitat reconnaissance-level field surveys, conduct biological literature research, map biological resources, implement compliance with environmental regulations, and conduct report writing.
  • Conduct habitat mapping, site assessments, and surveys for special-status species and other sensitive biological resources at numerous sites throughout northern California and the Central Valley.
  • Conduct worker environmental awareness training and biological monitoring.
  • Perform preliminary desktop analysis, prepare technical reports, and assist with other deliverables as needed.
  • Occasional overnight travel is required.
  • A typical workday consists of an 8- to 12-hour day with a 30-minute lunch, two ten-minute breaks, and includes irregular hours (20-55 hours per week) and irregular starting and quitting times, in accordance with the requirements of the assigned job. It may also include weekend work, as needed.
Visit the GEI Consultants Job Announcement for more information on this position and how to apply.

Categories: Jobs
  • December 17, 2024

GEI Consultants is seeking multiple on-call specialized aquatic and/or terrestrial biologists in their Sacramento office to implement project work in the environmental consulting field. This position requires a specialized level of skill and experience in a range of applications, which may include leading biological surveys in: botany, terrestrial biology, aquatics, fisheries, and/or arboriculture. Specialized experience in one or more of these fields is necessary for this position.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Assisting with and/or leading protocol-level biological or arboriculture surveys/tasks, including one or more of the following: wetland delineations, botanical surveys and/or inventories, habitat evaluations, vegetation characterizations, special-status wildlife species surveys, arborist surveys, fish and wildlife species monitoring and/or relocation.
  • Collecting field data, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports.
  • Using a GPS to map natural resource features and boundaries (Trimble and/or ArcGIS Field Maps).
  • Interpreting aerial photography to identify vegetation and/or wetland signatures.
  • Write survey reports and/or environmental permit applications and/or biological sections for CEQA documents.
  • Occasional overnight travel is required.
  • A typical work day consists of an 8-12 hour day, includes irregular hours (20-55 hours per week), and irregular starting and quitting times, in accordance with the requirements of the assigned job. It may also include weekend work, as needed.
Visit the GEI Consultants Job Announcement for more information on the position and how to apply.

Categories: Jobs
  • December 13, 2024

The Center for Watershed Sciences (CWS) at UC Davis is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in applied quantitative aquatic ecology. This is a 2-year position, with a preferred start date in March 2025.

The postdoc will collaborate with CWS researchers, and with scientists and water managers at the US Bureau of Reclamation, to design and conduct a research project that addresses high-priority knowledge gaps pertinent to water operations, aquatic ecosystem management, and/or fish conservation in Central California.

Candidate topics include:

  1. Routing of Chinook salmon through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and impacts of fish salvage operations on population dynamics.
  2. Zooplankton spatiotemporal dynamics in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and implications for delta smelt prey availability.
  3. Developing/improving aquatic food web simulation models to inform water operations

The application review date is Friday, January 10, 2025. The position is open until filled; for priority consideration, apply by 10 January 2025.

For more information about the position, salary, application requirements and application link, visit the Center for Watershed Sciences Job Announcement.

Categories: Jobs
  • November 26, 2024

The Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis is hiring an Academic Coordinator II who will serve as Deputy Director of the Center. The first application review date is Monday, December 16, 2024. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. The final application date is Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Job Announcement: UC Davis Academic Coordinator II - Deputy Director of Center for Watershed Sciences
Salary range: $81,633 - $162, 846
Application Window: Opens 11/18/2024; Next Review Date: 12/16/2024; Final date: 06/30/2025
Application Link: UC Davis Recruit Application Link

Position Description

Academic Coordinators are appointees who administer academic programs that provide service closely related to the teaching or research mission of the University. This service may be provided to academic departments, to organized research units, to students, or to the general public. Determination of the appropriate level for an appointment for an Academic Coordinator shall take into consideration such factors as program scope and complexity. The duties of an Academic Coordinator are primarily administrative. Individuals in an Academic Coordinator title who are assigned research or instructional duties are required to hold a dual title.

The Center for Watershed Sciences (CWS), a unit of the Institute of the Environment (IE), is a leader in the interdisciplinary study of critical water issues. This Academic Coordinator II will serve as Deputy Director of CWS. Under the general direction of the Center Faculty Director, working with the Institute of the Environment staff, the Deputy Director is responsible for the leadership and management of CWS. Areas of responsibility consist of Planning, Operations, Administration, Programs, and Facilities that support the CWS mission, including: Research Administration, Information Technology, Strategic and Budget Planning, Fiscal Oversight, Compliance and Risk Management, Human Resources and Personnel Management, Communication and Outreach, and Facilities Maintenance. The Deputy Director may instigate and manage a variety of complex multidisciplinary science and policy research projects involving personnel from departments and schools across the campus and funding from multiple project sponsors. With the Faculty Director, the Deputy Director may pursue funding opportunities to support areas in need of additional resources. Finally, the Deputy Director acts as a CWS representative on campus and beyond.

Major Responsibilities

  1. Coordination of Academic Programs (85%)
    • Planning, Leadership and Research (35%)
    • Administration and Supervision (35%)
    • Outreach (15%)
  2. Professional Competence (10%)
  3. University and Professional Service (5%)

Review the job announcement for more information about the job, qualifications, and how to apply.

Categories: Jobs

Looking for a New Job Opportunity?

Sign up to receive announcements.

Subscribe

Want to Share a Job Opportunity?

Contact Us