Engage in fishery monitoring and data collection to support sustainable use of highly migratory and coastal pelagic fishery resources to inform State and Federal management decisions.
Support pelagic fishery population studies and in-season monitoring for commercial fisheries, including collecting and processing biological samples (e.g., laboratory dissections, genetic samples, otolith extractions), recording and summarizing field data, and assisting with maintenance of field equipment and project vehicles.
Tasks involve working at fishery dockside offloading sites, laboratory and office settings,
maintaining catch records and databases, outreach and communications with fishery participants, commercial fishing activity logbook entry and edit, drafting dock activity reports, assisting with field surveys.
Position may include providing support for state and federal regulatory, management, and policy processes and clerical assistance for permanent staff including managerial personnel.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.
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The Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid classification is a non-testing classification.
• 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.
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Work environment is variable and can include, but is not limited to commuting in state or personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed); collecting scientific data and handling and lifting equipment and samples weighing up to 40 pounds at sea on fishing vessels, research vessels, or aircraft, and at commercial fishing processing locations, shore-based fishing sites, or in a laboratory; and performing clerical and scientific work using electronics and computer equipment in an office setting or field environment. Workdays may occasionally include weekends and some holidays. Workweek typically consists of 20-30 hours year round, but subject to operational need. Occasional overnight travel for meetings and field work.
This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.
Special Physical Characteristics:
Physical strength and agility; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five minutes; ability to function in rough seas without incapacitation due to seasickness; and ability to lift 40 pounds.
Special Personal Characteristics:
Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions in a team environment. Ability to use computer equipment effectively; and gain experience in the methods and ethics of professional conduct and practices, including adherence of data confidentiality policies.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
-Good communication skills
-Experience working with the public strongly recommended
-Training in dockside fishery sampling and onboard fishery observations desired
-Experience desired in the safe handling biological samples and application of laboratory methodology
-Good math skills
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) mapping.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
You must reference Position Number 565-772-0835-905 and RPA Number E-R7 MR 26-004 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.
It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.
Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.
This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.
Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.
Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Required Application Package Documents
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