Scientific Aid (Fish And Wildlife Scientific Aid)

Job Description and Duties The Klamath Watershed Program within CDFW's Northern Region is seeking Scientific Aids looking for an exciting position working post dam removal on fish population monitoring in Siskiyou County. Newly populated tributaries of the former dam reach, along with the Scott, Shasta and Salmon Rivers will be primary locations of this work. Field work will be focused on sampling juvenile salmonids utilizing various outmigrant trapping methods as well as conducting snorkel assessments, fish tagging, instream flow monitoring and deployment of water probes. Office work will consist of data entry, management and analysis. This position will also work collaboratively with other state, federal, tribal and non-government organizations in collection of field data providing an opportunity for cross-training, as well as relationship and team building. 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. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR. 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Physical strength and agility to hike off trail on uneven terrain; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five minutes; and ability to elevate and carry 40 pounds over rugged terrain for extended periods. 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. The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial). Desirable Qualifications 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: Ability to adapt to changing conditions and tasks. Ability to clearly communicate your role and task to members of the public encountered during field work. Experience using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote).