An exciting position working in the San Francisco Estuary on some of the longest-running fish monitoring surveys in the State of California! This position is located in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) Stockton, California office and is primarily responsible for collecting, sorting, and identifying larval fish collected as a part of the Larval Entrainment Study (LES). In addition, this position will contribute to larval fish and zooplankton sampling as a part of the long-term ecological monitoring activities Smelt Larva Survey (SLS) and 20-millimeter (20-mm) Survey. Sampling aboard research vessels occurs from San Pablo Bay upstream through the Delta. The CDFW is a leader in San Francisco Estuary science, and this position will play an integral role in data gathering. Individuals hired will learn the use of several fisheries sampling gear, aquatic ecosystem monitoring, fish and invertebrate identification, chemical care and handling, and microscope use. In addition to these skills, they will also have the opportunity to learn data management skills including data entry and database quality control. For more information on the tasks performed in this fish and wildlife aid position, please download and review the duty statement attached to this advertisement. We look forward to reviewing your application.
The Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid classification is a non-testing classification.
The language below is required for these NT classifications.
• Applicants who receive public assistance under the CalWORKs program shall be given hiring priority consideration as provided in Government Code, Section 19063.
• Applicants who receive public assistance need to identify themselves as CalWORKs recipients in the comments section of the STD 678, Examination/Employment Application.
• Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs eligibility, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility or a copy of the most recent aid check stub.
• Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program. If CalWORKs verification is not submitted with the application, it will not be processed as CalWORKs eligible.
• Participation by a public assistance recipient is voluntary and in no event shall any person be subject to sanctions, through loss of benefits or eligibility, for not applying for, accepting, or continuing in a seasonal or entry level non-testing classification opening.
This position is posted in the following counties: San Joaquin/Sacramento/Yolo counties. You only need to apply to one county.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Expected irregular work hours and varying workweek schedules to accommodate fieldwork. Fieldwork aboard a moving research vessel under varying environmental conditions including rough water conditions and inclement weather for up to 12 hours a day. Requires standing and walking on uneven, moving, and slippery surfaces and repetitively lifting sampling gear that weighs up to 40 pounds. Laboratory work involves sitting up to 8 hours a day sorting samples, looking through a dissecting microscope, or entering data into a computer, with the appropriate breaks and walking or standing for brief periods. Field and laboratory work requires handling formalin or ethanol in properly ventilated situations. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle or equipment. Driving may be for long distances, often in heavy traffic and early in the morning and requires sitting for long periods of time.
This position is located at the CDFW Bay Delta Region office in Stockton, California.
