Job Announcements

The Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office (LFWO) is excited to announce an employment opportunity in the Data Management and Special Studies Program.

For those who possess knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories in fishery biology and related disciplines, the Supervisory GS-11 Biologist position offers excellent opportunities for an ambitious mid-career scientist to further their career path.

Key duties for this position are:

• Serves as the office's Data Management Supervisor. Primary responsibility is to ensure that adequate resources are available to support data management of multiple large aquatic monitoring programs in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Duties include ensuring that (1) Data Stewards, Custodians, and Producers follow applicable policies and practices, (2) Data are covered under a data management plan, (3) Data meets quality, privacy, and other standards, and (4) Metadata are comprehensive and high quality.
• Serves as the office's Special Studies Supervisor. Primary responsibility is supporting non-supervisory biologists who lead studies aimed at improving the scope and quality of fish and water quality monitoring operations in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. 

The announcement was posted to USA Jobs on 5/7/24 and will close on 5/22/24.

Note that this job is open to Current Career or Career Conditional Federal Employees, Land Management eligibles, 30% disabled veterans, Military Spouse, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, VRA, VEOA, ICTAP/CTAP, Schedule A, Reinstatement eligibles, Public Land Corp (PLC). Learn more about the federal hiring process: 

The LFWO is the US Fish and Wildlife Service's largest Fish and Aquatic Conservation office and consists of programs focused on Delta fish and habitat monitoring and anadromous fish restoration.

The mission of the LFWO is “to promote native species and self-sustaining ecosystems through collaborative leadership in restoration, research, and monitoring of fishes of the Central Valley, California, and support personal development and professionalism through a culture of mentoring, collegiality, and equity.”

Lodi is located approximately 35 miles south of Sacramento, CA. The region is rich in agricultural history and Lodi has become one of California's highest-rated wine regions. The Mokelumne River flows along the edge of town, forms Lodi Lake, and offers an abundance of outdoor recreation activities. Lodi is within two hours of Central California beaches and the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Lodi offers a small-town atmosphere yet is close to the metropolitan areas of San Francisco and Sacramento.

Learn more about Lodi, CA.

If you are willing, please share this announcement with others who might be interested. If you need more information, please contact Eric Huber at eric_huber@fws.gov.

The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) has been accepted as a placement site for the Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) and they will be hosting two corpsmembers starting in October. These 10 month positions are perfect for young scientists mid- or post-Bachelor's. For those interested in applying, SFEI can be indicated as the preferred site during the application process.

The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is dedicated to improving watershed health by actively engaging in restoration science, civic service, and community education while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. A program of the California Conservation Corps, WSP is one of the most productive programs for future employment in the environmental field. WSP is administered by California Volunteers, the Office of the Governor and sponsored by AmeriCorps and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Corpsmember activities throughout CA include watershed recovery & resiliency, education & outreach, volunteer recruitment, and professional development,

Applications are due June 30, 2024 and the period of service is from October 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025.

Visit the Watershed Stewards Program to learn how to apply and access the application.

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Small Craft Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. This position will serve as a boat operator in support of the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and associated aquatic resource monitoring and research activities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay estuary (Bay-Delta).

Duty Location: Antioch, California
Title: Small Craft Operator
Pay Scale & Grade: WG 10
Two job links depending on employment status:
USAJOBS Announcement for Career Transition, Federal Employees, Individuals with Disabilities, and Special Authorities (MP) - BOR-CGB-24-MP-12377309-CB Control # 785597400
USAJOBS Announcement for Career Transition, The Public, and Veterans (DE) - BOR-CGB-24-DE-12377310-CB Control # 785598200
Announcement closes May 08, 2024

Duties:

• Serve as a boat operator in support of the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and associated aquatic resource monitoring and research activities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay estuary (Bay-Delta).
• As part of a team, identify meaningful changes in any significant water quality parameters potentially related to operation of the State Water Project (SWP) or the Central Valley Project (CVP) and reveal trends in ecological changes potentially related to SWP/CVP operations.
• Participate in monthly sampling of water quality, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos at some two dozen stations stipulated by the California State Water Resources Control Board in its Revised Water Right Decision 1641.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the research vessel, Delta Marine, including maintaining the boat in operating condition by performing general maintenance, scheduling repairs, replenishing supplies, loading cargo, etc.
• The R/V Endeavor accommodates a crew of up to 10 for daily operations and accommodates a crew of 6 for longer overnight studies.
• Operating the 50-foot, R/V Endeavor engaged in aquatic resource monitoring and research and hydrographic survey work. The vessel has a 15.3-ft beam, displaces 25 net tons, has a 3.5-ft draft, and is powered by twin Cummins 6.7 inline six cylinder diesels each rated at 480 hp.
• Maneuver the vessel in tide rips, narrow channels, and in close proximity to rocks, shoals, and other vessels, allowing for propeller effect at low speeds, tendency to carry headway, and piloting effect of rudder movements during turns.
• Operate electronic equipment such as radars, communication radios, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and depth sounders for best reception, accurate null, proper range and clearest image.
• Interpret navigation and current charts, light lists, coast pilot and other pilot publications to determine channels, shoals, navigation aids, shipping lanes, landmarks, shore appearance, safe operating depths, and course.
• Operate, train, and supervise scientific personnel in the operation of the physical systems and oceanographic equipment aboard the vessel.
• Keep engines in operating condition by checking and making minor engine repairs and adjustments; replacing simple, readily accessible parts; checking and adding fuel, lube-oil, and battery water; cleaning strainers, filters and fuel lines.
• Direct and instruct the use of safety equipment such as first aid materials, floatation devices, fire extinguishers, water spray monitors, and emergency signals.