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For a broader list, please visit the Job Board on the National AFS website.

Associate Director for Water Resources – U.S. Geological Survey

The Associate Director for Water Resources leads the Water Resources Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in the Department of the Interior. The position reports to the USGS Director. The office is responsible for providing executive leadership to ensure the quality and scientific integrity of the USGS investigations of the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, uses, and movement of surface and ground waters including the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge and understanding of the Nation’s water resources.

USAJOBS – Job Announcement – Deadline March 18, 2024

 2024 OPC Summer Internship Program – CA Ocean Protection Council

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring up to four Student Assistants for its 2024 Summer Internship Program (Program). The purpose of the Program is to provide undergraduate college students with an opportunity to gain hands-on-experience with a small State agency focused on protecting and enhancing the state’s coastal and ocean ecosystems and ensuring easy, affordable access to and along the coast for all Californians.

The OPC Summer Internship is a 10-week, full-time paid internship that includes experiential learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to work with multiple stakeholders. This internship experience will give students opportunities to be actively engaged in acquiring skills, increasing knowledge, and being exposed to what careers in ocean and coastal zone research and management can entail. All of the interns will work on projects and efforts related to advancing OPC’s Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean.

Apply hereApplication Deadline March 22, 2024.

Biological Science Technician (Fish) with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Lodi Office)

The biological science technician positions offer a great opportunity for early career scientists to develop skills performing biological field investigations for the conservation and rehabilitation of California’s Central Valley fishery resources. This position requires year-round field work and coordination with other federal and state agencies as well as non-government entities to implement the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These positions are eligible for federal health benefits, annual leave, sick leave, retirement contributions, and 12 paid federal holidays.

Lodi is located approximately 35 miles south of Sacramento, CA. The region is rich in agricultural history and 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.

Position: Biological Science Technician
Open & closing dates: 2/28/2024 to 3/12/2024
Pay plan, Series & grade: GS- 0404-05
Salary: $49,262 – $64,037
Appointment Type: Term – 13 months with possible extension up to 4 years
Location: Lodi

Fishery Biologist 2 – White Sturgeon Surveys with Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking a self-motivated and high performing Fisheries Biologist to lead a pilot fishery-independent White Sturgeon population dynamics monitoring project with a crew of two fisheries technicians. This project has been contracted by CDFW and the applicant will work closely with CDFW staff. This position includes leading or assisting with the following three primary project components:

  1. Mark-recapture analysis using fishery-independent setline surveys.
    2. Guide Tagging Program to augment the number of sturgeon tagged in the marking component of the setline survey.
    3. Sonar surveys in the spawning reaches of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers.

Mark-recapture data are needed to estimate abundance metrics (age-class abundance and relative abundance index) of White Sturgeon in the San Francisco Estuary.

Closing date: March 15, 2024

Senior Environmental Scientist – CA Department of Water Resources

The California Department of Water Resources has a vacancy for a Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist in their Tidal Habitat Restoration Section. The announcement closes 2/23/2024.

CalCareers Job Announcement: JC-414296 Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Under the direction of the Manager of the Tidal Habitat Restoration Section the incumbent is responsible for coordinating, planning, and directing habitat restoration and mitigation measures, environmental analyses and studies, and related environmental documents and permits for compliance with the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) and Biological Opinions (BiOps) for operation of the State Water Project (SWP), and related conservation measures and projects. Other duties will include: managing implementation of restoration plans and coordinating reporting and land management of restoration sites; developing and managing contracts, and allocating resources that support restoration and land management activities; preparing and providing presentations to inform management, regulators, and other interested parties of issues and progress. This position supports mitigation and restoration activities that are critical to the State’s future water supply operation. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement (pdf)

(3) Small Craft Operators – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lodi office

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lodi (CA) office has 3 openings for small craft operators.
Open & Closing Dates: 02/09/2024 to 03/01/2024

These positions are open to the public as well as merit promotion. View the appropriate job announcement.

Duties:

As a Small Craft Operator your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Regularly operates navigates, dock/cast-off, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard (I/O), powered vessels, including but not limited to: prop boats, jet boats, from 3 to 12 meters in length (occasionally larger) to facilitate biological sampling of the San Francisco Estuary. Simultaneously operates hydraulic winch controls to deploy, fish, and retrieve sampling gear, (typically trawl nets or similar gear types), including maintenance to hydraulic equipment.
  • Maintains, services, tracks, and performs minor repairs on all vessels and attached or associated equipment, including sampling gear, vessels, marine diesel and gasoline engines, drive systems and boat trailers.
  • Assures adherence to safety protocols by all personnel on board and assists in the training of vessel operators and other personnel.

Various Water Resource Engineering Positions – CBEC Engineering

  • ECOENGINEER/ECOHYDROLOGIST I/II ~ based out of West Sacramento or Santa Cruz, CA, and Upper Midwest
  • TECHNICIAN I/II ~ based out of West Sacramento, CA

Why join cbec eco engineering
cbec eco engineering, inc. (cbec), is based in West Sacramento, California, with branch offices in Northern California, the Upper Midwest, and nationwide. We specialize in eco engineering, a term that refers to the practice of water resources engineering in ways that provide ecologically-sensitive and environmentally sustainable solutions in the fields of hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, water quality, and restoration design. cbec offers a stable job environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious, enthusiastic, driven, and fun, who have fantastic qualifications, and a love of the outdoors. Please visit our website for more information on our current job openings.
Please see cbec website for complete job listings: https://www.cbecoeng.com/careers/

Senior Biological Technician – Cramer Fish Sciences

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Experience conducting stream habitat surveys and identifying California freshwater and estuarine fish species.
  • Ability to accurately interpret and follow established scientific guidelines and protocols as you perform data collection, entry, organization, and quality assurance/control.
  • Manage project logistics, including scheduling field efforts and delegating work among the field team.
  • Lead and manage field crews as needed to perform hands-on work which may include water sample collection, fish trapping and tagging, visual estimation techniques (e.g., snorkeling, redd surveys), collecting data on the physical environment (e.g., water quality, channel bathymetry), and taking measurements of individual specimens.
  • Enter, compile, organize, and conduct basic analysis of fisheries and aquatic habitat related data, including generating simple figures, tables, and written content summarizing results.
  • Operate prop boats, jet boats, and non-motorized watercraft to perform fisheries research.
  • Coordinate acquisition, maintenance, repairs, replacement, and organization of all equipment and supplies needed for field work.
  • The ability to operate power tools like saws and drills to perform basic maintenance on a variety of equipment is a plus.
  • Using GPS devices, traveling to and working in remote field sites.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve challenges.

How to apply: https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Seasonal Biological Technician – Cramer Fish Sciences

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Perform field surveys that include fish trapping and visual estimation techniques (e.g., backpack electrofishing, boat-based sampling, acoustic telemetry, spawning or snorkel surveys).
  • Assist with modifying and constructing fabrication projects (e.g., weirs, boats).
  • Perform laboratory work, including freshwater invertebrate sample processing and salmon otolith preparation.
  • Safely conduct field and lab work under supervision for a wide array of projects.
  • Ability to produce accurate, timely, and quality work products assigned by project leaders and be accountable for meeting objectives.
  • Strong organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to accurately interpret and follow established protocols, guidelines, and procedures.

How to apply: https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Duration: January 2024 through the end of June 2024

Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Program Manager, California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Environmental Scientist to help advance strategic priorities related to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient fishing communities, and thriving fish and wildlife populations in California. The Environmental Scientist will work in OPC’s Biodiversity Program and will lead OPC’s efforts related to climate-resilient fisheries, the development of a statewide aquaculture action plan, and the protection of marine mammal and sea turtle populations.
The Environmental Scientist will collaborate with other OPC staff, state and federal agencies, California Native American tribes, academic scientists, non-profits, and others to ensure effective, equitable fisheries management in California, with a specific focus on working closely with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Fish and Game Commission. The Environmental Scientist will also be responsible for grant and contract management, including developing scopes of work and budgets, tracking deliverables, and coordinating with grantees/contractors. Finally, the Environmental Scientist will provide additional support and capacity for the implementation of broader OPC and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) priorities related to biodiversity conservation, such as habitat protection and restoration, and will support embedding equity and environmental justice into programs and actions. Final Filing date: 2/2/2024. More info here CalCareers

Postdoctoral Researcher-Aquatic Health Program

The Aquatic Health Program (PIs: Hammock and Teh) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in data analysis and a strong publication record to join their team at the University of California, Davis (UCD).

You can find more information regarding this job opportunity and how to apply by viewing this announcement for the Postdoctoral Researcher (PDF).

Junior Specialist, University of California, Davis

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing  on questions in the field of Eco-physiology; relating to aquatic animals’ thermal performance, swimming  performance, and behavior near engineered structures.

More information can be found here.

 Interagency Ecological Program Job Announcements.