Job Announcements

The California Department of Water Resources Division of Integrated Science and Engineering (DISE) Office of the Assistant to the Division Manager has an Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) position available in the West Sacramento, CA office. This position serves as the Department's Lead Biometrician and Population Modeler. The final filing date is 1/30/2026.

Job Description and Duties

The Lead Biometrician and Population Modeler serves as the Department’s primary technical expert in population modeling, statistical analysis, and ecological monitoring for salmonids and other aquatic species. The incumbent develops and applies population models, interprets model outputs, integrates multi-year monitoring data, and evaluates habitat and riverine conditions to inform management, regulatory compliance, and operational decisions. They assess limiting factors affecting populations, design and implement monitoring programs and experiments, and coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and interagency partners. The incumbent contributes to adaptive management and habitat restoration initiatives, produces technical reports and presentations, and provides mentoring and technical guidance to staff and collaborators on modeling, statistical analyses, and scientific methods. All analyses and monitoring activities are conducted to ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and compliance with regulatory obligations, including ESA-listed species protections, ITPs, and Biological Opinions.

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

CalCareers Job Announcement: JC-503531 - Lead Biometrician
Classification: Environmental Program Manager (Supervisory)
Work Location: Yolo County
Final Filing Date: 1/30/2026

FINAL FILING DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 01/15/2026.

Come join us at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Bay-Delta Region as an Environmental Scientist leading the Fall Midwater Trawl in the Young Fish Investigations Unit!

Job Description and Duties

We have an exciting position working on one of the longest running fish monitoring surveys in California! This California Department of Fish and Wildlife position is located in the Region 3 Bay-Delta field office in Stockton, and is primarily responsible for overseeing identification of fish, shrimp, crabs, and jellyfish collected during the monitoring activities of the Fall Midwater Trawl Survey (FMWT) and special studies conducted under the auspices of the Interagency Ecological Program. The Environmental Scientist works with a group of agency scientists and other collaborators studying the effects of freshwater outflow, water exports and other physical and biological factors on the abundance and distribution of fishes and macro-invertebrates in the upper San Francisco Estuary. Field samples will be collected and processed according to documented protocols. The employee will work with laboratory staff on identification of fish and coordinate sample Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols and training. Organisms are speciated to lowest taxonomic level using best available tools, science, and collaboration.

This position includes work on the waters of the Delta and Suisun and San Pablo bays. This is an entry-level position and candidates can expect an extended training period to build up their expertise.

To be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the Environmental Scientist exam/Exam Bulletin.

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

CalCareers Job Announcement: JC-502993 - Young Fish Investigations Unit - Fall Midwater Trawl Lead
Classification: Environmental Scientist
Final Filing Date (EXTENDED): 01/15/2026
Work Location: San Joaquin County (Stockton)

The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) has up to 15 Science & Technology Policy Fellowship positions available.
Placing PhD scientists into policy careers. Paid, year-long policy Fellowship with in-depth, tailored policy & career training.

Applications Now Open!

Overview:

Applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship are now open, due March 2nd. As Fellows, scientists, engineers, and social scientists spend one year in Sacramento working as staff in the State Assembly, State Senate, a State Agency, or Offices of the Governor. Fellows get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process of policymaking in the State of California— a dynamic arena that often sets policy trends for the United States and the world.

Learn more about the Fellowship and CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship flyer (PDF).

Start your Application Today

Register: Jan. 28 Application Webinar with Alumni

If you are applying this year or in coming years, register to attend a January 28, 2026 webinar with Fellows and alumni to learn everything you need to know from application to post-Fellowship careers.

Registration for the webinar: "Your Path to Policy: The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship" (Zoom)

The webinar includes:

• Presentation overview of the Fellowship
• Navigating the application and interview process
• The ins and outs of the fellowship
• Live Q&A with fellows alumni—bring your questions!