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  • March 25, 2025

The California Department of Water Resources has an exciting and rewarding opportunity in their Aquatic Ecology Unit for a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) to lead a team of professional scientists in the collection of biological data for the Yolo Bypass Fish Monitoring Program (YBFMP) and the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP).

Visit the CalCareers Job Announcement (JC-471010 - Unit Manager: Aquatic Ecology) for more information about the position and how to apply.
The final filing date is 4/7/2025.

Job Description and Duties:

The YBFMP conducts long-term monitoring of lower trophic levels, juvenile and adult fishes, hydrology, and water quality parameters in the Yolo Bypass; these data are critical for the management of Delta Smelt, Longfin Smelt, and winter-run Chinook Salmon and to measure success of restoration actions. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the data collection, reduction, analysis, management, and reporting for the YBFMP is fulfilled, and that related scientific investigations are conducted in response to monitoring findings, the needs of management, and in support of State Water Project operations, IEP, Incidental Take Permits, and Biological Opinions. The incumbent will plan, organize, evaluate, and direct Aquatic Ecology Unit staff and activities, including administrative tasks such as preparation of annual budgets, management of internal and external contracts, and development and management of resource agreements necessary to implement the YBFMP and other essential DWR programs. The incumbent should have a background in aquatic ecology (with knowledge of Delta Smelt, Longfin Smelt, and Chinook Salmon ecology), the Bay-Delta ecosystem, floodplain ecology, and fish management, monitoring, and conservation and will represent DWR on the IEP Science Management Team and other Project Work Teams as needed. The incumbent will act as a technical resource for DWR staff, IEP partners, and other government agencies.

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

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  • March 24, 2025

The Delta Science Program is looking to fill a Synthesis Specialist position in their Science Communication, Synthesis, and Decision Support Unit. Pass this announcement to anyone who may be interested!

CalCareers Job Announcement: Delta Stewardship Council - Environmental Scientist (JC-469272)
Final Filing Date: 4/4/2025
More information about the position can be found in the Duty Statement.

This position will be responsible for performing key science communication and synthesis activities to support the mission of the Delta Science Program. Responsibilities include facilitating collaborative working groups and developing plans to analyze and synthesize information on matters under consideration by the Delta Stewardship Council (Council) and important technical topics related to the Delta Plan and Science Action Agenda. Additionally, the position is responsible for organizing science communication workshops, seminars, and conferences to synthesize and share technical scientific information with science and management audiences. Essential duties fulfilled by this position include facilitating the Delta Science Program's existing partnership with the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis to conduct synthesis training and working group activities, assisting with communication of updates to the State of Bay-Delta Science, and supporting execution of the biennial Bay-Delta Science Conference.

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  • March 24, 2025

The Ruhi Lab at U.C. Berkeley is looking for a quantitative postdoc to lead a project on ecological time-series analysis in the San Francisco Estuary. If you know someone who might be interested, with experience in time-series modeling, reproducible research, and/or aquatic ecology, please share this announcement with them.

The position is unique in that the postdoc will be co-advised with scientists at the California State Water Resources Control Board (Laura Twardochleb and Sam Bashevkin). The scope of work combines modeling water quality and biomonitoring time series (zooplankton and fishes) in the Bay-Delta, to infer flow-ecology relationships; and capacity building (i.e., creating training materials and training agency personnel in time series models). So, this could be an ideal opportunity for somebody with strong quantitative skills and an interest in applied conservation problems.

More information about the position can be found on the Berkeley Recruit Job Announcement: Job# JPF04818 Postdoc Employee - Quantitative ecology - EPSM: Organisms & The Environment

Please note the deadline to apply is April 4th. Thanks for sharing, and happy to answer any questions!

Cheers,

Albert Ruhi
albert.ruhi@berkeley.edu
Associate Professor, Freshwater Ecology and Conservation
Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Faculty Co-Director, Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity
University of California, Berkeley
Office: 319 Wellman Hall / Lab: 110 Wellman Hall
nature.berkeley.edu/ruhilab

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  • March 11, 2025

CalCareers Job Posting: Water Resource Control Engineer
JC-469250 - Water Resource Control Engineer
Final Filing Date: 4/3/2025

The State Water Resources Control Board has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer position in the Bay-Delta and Special Projects Unit of the Bay-Delta and Hearings Branch.

This position offers a unique and challenging opportunity to function at the interface of environmental policy, science, engineering, and regulation through participation on multidisciplinary teams of State Water Board staff responsible for implementation and development of the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Bay-Delta Plan). The focus of this position and the Bay-Delta and Special Projects Unit will be updating and implementing the Bay Delta Plan including administration of the State Water Board’s water right permitting and petition programs for major water diversion and use projects in the Bay-Delta watershed, such as the State Water Project and Central Valley Water Project.

Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement (PDF).

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  • February 25, 2025

The Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis seeks to potentially fill 3 non-tenured, academic term appointments as a Junior Specialist. This position will aid in interdisciplinary studies of the interactions of hydrology and ecology in montane stream and meadow systems.

Research (90%)
Duties include participation in field studies to collect aquatic habitat data, biologic data, geospatial data using GPS equipment, and water quality attributes; management of large databases and datasets; literature review and data collection associated with the application of environmental flows and stream restoration; and participation in data entry, post-processing, data synthesis, and statistical analysis.

Professional Competence & Activity (5%)
Conduct literature searches and help write annual reports to funders. Participation in the creative activities of publishing research and designing future research including reviewing journal articles; engaging in discussions of research to assist in interpreting results; and assisting senior researchers in preparing manuscripts for peer-review journals. Present research results at local and regional scientific meetings, if applicable.

University and Public Service (5%)
Participate in department and campus committees as allowed by funding source.

Applicants who applied for the original posting but didn't get a response should re-apply to the updated posting.

Application Link: UC Davis Recruit: 3 Positions Junior Specialist - Hydro-Ecology of Montane Streams and Meadows (Recruit #2)

Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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.

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  • February 25, 2025

The Delta Stewardship Council is seeking three prominent scientists to serve on the Delta Independent Science Board, which provides oversight of the science that underlies environmental decision-making in California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Desired expertise include physical hydrology, geology, ecology and/or Traditional Knowledge.

The incumbents will collaborate alongside national and international scientists to produce influential reports that support the adaptive management of the largest estuary on the west coast of North America.

Applications are due by March 31, 2025. Appointed members will start on September 1, 2025. For more information, please refer to the recruitment flyer (PDF).

Delta Stewardship Council
Delta Science Program
Email: disb@deltacouncil.ca.gov

O: (916) 902-6571

715 P Street, 15-300
Sacramento, CA 95814

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  • February 3, 2025

The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is looking for an early to mid-career civil or environmental engineer or hydrologist with a few years of experience since getting their PhD. This will be a research-focused position with lots of opportunity for collaboration with folks from various agencies. The Water Policy Center (WPC) will be taking on several large projects in water accounting, adaptation to climate change, groundwater recharge and management, along with their usual engagement with the day-to-day machinations of water management and policy.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Collaborate with PPIC Water Policy Center researchers to identify policy research opportunities that will help inform and improve California’s water management.
  2. Engage in all aspects of the design, implementation, and analysis of research that responds to key policy opportunities using a variety of tools, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses.
  3. Conduct original research and produce PPIC publications, including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and fact sheets, in collaboration with the research and communications teams.
  4. Engage and cultivate professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including water leaders, policy makers, researchers, practitioners, the public, and PPIC staff through research presentations and targeted outreach.
  5. Collaborate with the WPC director and the PPIC development team to identify and seek grant support for research projects.
  6. Participate actively as a collaborative member of the WPC team, the larger PPIC research community, and the broader water resources research field, through regular attendance at meetings, events, convenings and/or conferences.
  7. Work with and mentor junior research staff on developing and strengthening research skills.

To apply, submit by February 28, 2025, your application letter, resume, one or more writing samples geared towards a policy audience, and the names and contact information of three references. Visit the PPIC Research Fellow job announcement for more information about this position and application requirements.

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  • 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.

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