Aquatic Ecologist
Final Filing Date: June 10, 2025
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At DWR, you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity. We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.
This position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a team of professional scientists in the Aquatic Ecology Unit (AEU) and the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP). AEU conducts field studies related to fisheries and aquatic ecology in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The incumbent is responsible for the collection of fisheries, invertebrate, water quality, and other ecological data for the Yolo Bypass Fish Monitoring Program, special studies, or other long-term IEP monitoring programs. The incumbent should have a background in aquatic and lower trophic ecology, field data collection, study design, contract or budget management, data science, and statistical analyses. The incumbent will communicate and share research findings via authoring technical reports, peer-reviewed articles in relevant journals, and giving oral/ poster presentations at pertinent scientific conferences. The incumbent will represent AEU at relevant DWR and interagency project work teams.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license. Field sampling may require traversing uneven terrain and boat activities in rugged outdoor environments and inclement weather. Field sampling may occur on weekends and at night. The incumbent must be able to swim at least 50 yards and stay afloat for at least 10 minutes, work on boats without severe incapacitation due to seasickness, and transport equipment up to 50 pounds, with assistance.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-479015
Working Title: Aquatic Ecologist
Classification: Environmental Scientist
Salary Range: $4,269.00 - $8,877.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: West Sacramento
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Contact Information
Gareth Johnson
(916) 882-0989
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