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The California Department of Water Resources has a Quality Assurance Scientist (Environmental Scientist) position available in the Quality Assurance (QA) Unit. The QA Unit supports DWR staff in collection of water-related data that is scientifically sound, consistent, valid, and comparable with data within DWR and with outside agencies and partnerships. This is implemented through the Department’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control Policy for Water-Related Monitoring Programs (WRM 60). The QA Unit is seeking a motivated, creative professional with a passion for data quality, environmental monitoring, and data management. The incumbent will work independently and as part of a team to develop and implement quality assurance and quality control standards and procedures for environmental data collection, data review, and data management. The incumbent will work collaboratively to develop new tools and QA guidance for research and monitoring projects; review quality documents; develop and implement quality assurance trainings; and support quality process assessments. Interested applicants must submit a STD 678, resume, and a supplemental questionnaire.

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

Visit the CalCareers Job Announcement for more information about this job and how to apply. The final filing date is 6/24/2025.

The California Department of Water Resources has an opening for a Senior Water Quality Scientist (Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist) to join their team as a Water Quality Technical Lead. This position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to lead special studies that support mandated monitoring programs, quality assurance and control initiatives, and data management efforts. The role serves as a key technical expert on water quality issues in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, contributing to the success of adaptive management strategies and regulatory compliance related to State Water Project operations, the Open and Transparent Water Data Act, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife Incidental Take Permit, and State Water Resources Control Board Water Right Decision 1641.

The candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of a branch-wide data management system designed to store biological data. Additionally, they will co-lead the continued development of an internal database for managing discrete and continuous water quality and biological data. Close collaboration with the Department of Water Resources' Quality Management section will be essential for streamlining and improving quality assurance documentation and quality control methods. This role also involves contributing to special studies, publishing curated data sets to open data platforms, and handling various fiscal and administrative tasks, including developing and managing contracts. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to data transparency.

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

Visit the CalCareers Job Announcement for more information about the job and how to apply. The final filing date is 6/24/2025.

The Lodi U.S. Fish and Wildlife office has a temporary (seasonal) opening for one Small Craft Operator. This position is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1039 hours. The announcement is open from 06/10/2025 to 07/01/2025.

Job Announcement

USAJOBS Announcement: Small Craft Operator
Announcement number: R8-25-12746987-AF-DE
Control number: 838425300
Final Filing Date: 07/01/2025

Duties

As a Small Craft Operator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Regularly operates navigates, dock/cast-off, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard, powered vessels, including but not limited to: prop boats, jet boats, from 3 to 13 meters in length (occasionally larger) to facilitate biological sampling of the San Francisco Estuary.
• Maintains, services, tracks, and performs minor repairs on all vessels and attached or associated equipment, including sampling gear, vessels, marine diesel and gasoline engines, drive systems and boat trailers.
• Assures adherence to safety protocols by all personnel on board and assists in the training of vessel operators and other personnel.
• Load and unload cargo from small craft, launches, etc.
• Accomplish work following standard established procedures.

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

GEI Consultants is seeking multiple biological field technicians based out of their Rancho Cordova (Sacramento) office to implement project work such as:

• compliance monitoring
• species and habitat evaluations, and
• species surveys.

Job Announcement: On-call Biological Field Technician - Giant Garter Snake Experience Preferred

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. Experience with giant garter snake is preferred.

Applicants should live within a one hour driving radius of Sacramento.

Visit the job announcement for more information about the duties, qualifications, and how to apply!

The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) is currently accepting applications for natural resource scientists for the Watershed Stewards Program. SFEI has participated in a program over the last several years that facilitates training entry-level professionals for environmental science fields.

Jumpstart your career as a natural resources scientist!

Applications are due June 30, 2025. The program runs from October 01, 2025 through August 25, 2026. Consider the San Francisco Estuary Institute as your placement site.

Details:

• Engage in Watershed Restoration & Recovery
• Engage in Environmental Education & Outreach
• Engage in Volunteer Recruitment
• Receive hands-on mentorship from professionals in the field
• Monthly living stipend of $2,904, medical insurance, and student loan forbearance

Check out the links below for more information about this program and how to apply!

• SFEI Watershed Stewards Program
• Apply Now

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.