JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Collects recreational fishery data and biological samples at public launch ramps, docks, piers, jetties and beach/banks or ocean fishery data at commercial offloading or processing locations using standardized survey protocols. Duties include identification of finfish and invertebrates to species and collecting fish lengths, weights, and other biological data as needed. Sampling occurs weekdays, weekends and holidays. May also conduct onboard sampling of Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels.
• Collects, transports, or processes biological samples such as scales, otoliths, tissue samples, blood, gonads, and stomach contents as needed.
• Performs data entry, reviews, edits and submits data to field supervisor in a timely manner.
• Interacts with and responds to public questions about recreational fishing regulations, fish identification, and other topics while in the field using material provided by the Department.
• Assists with other project functions as needed, including database management, data analyses, technical report writing and equipment maintenance.
• May assist other projects as needed, including fishery-independent research, equipment and vehicle maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid California driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Able to work in adverse field conditions
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Able to work weekends, holidays and variable hours
• Minimum 2 yrs. college or university with 10 units in the biological sciences or related field -- OR -- 1 yr. experience surveying, studying, or evaluating fish and/or wildlife populations

JOB INFORMATION:
• Positions located in all coastal counties with an emphasis on the following ports: Avila, Morro Bay, Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, Princeton/Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Emeryville, Berkeley, Sausalito, Bodega Bay, Fort Bragg, Shelter Cove, Fields Landing, Eureka, Trinidad, and Crescent City.
• Positions start in April 2013
• Limited to 9 months or 1500 hours per 12 month period
• Base salary range: $11.58 to $13.34 per hour

TO APPLY:
Please submit a completed Standard State Application (Form 678) indicating preferred location(s) and two professional references. The application is available at http://jobs.ca.gov/OEC/jobs/stateapp.aspx

Attention: Personnel
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 100
Monterey, CA 93940

Positions pending Department approval. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

 

Contact Information:

James Phillips
Environmental Scientist
707-576-2375
James.Phillips@wildlife.ca.gov