Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026

The Northern Region Inland Fisheries Program is looking for a highly motivated individual for a Limited Term Environmental Scientist position to work with a dedicated team of fisheries professionals to construct and maintain video stations and complete other scientific investigations on tributaries of the Upper Sacramento River Basin. Responsibilities will focus on obtaining Chinook Salmon and steelhead population estimates using electronic monitoring techniques and collecting biological field samples to manage Central Valley anadromous salmonid populations.

This position involves coordination of field work activities, data collection and organization, reporting, and collaboration with other Department Regions and State and Federal agencies.

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.

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive the following benefits:

• full health, dental, and vision benefits
• State Service
• monthly leave credits

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Ability to use a computer and a suite of various software necessary for population analysis. Ability to operate 4-wheel-drive vehicles, a variety of boats, and all-terrain vehicles. The ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles off-road is required. Use of a state-owned vehicle for travel is required between remote facilities and field sites where public transportation is not readily available. Must be able to work in remote field conditions and lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the day and hike long distances.

Work in and near swift water. Willingness to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays and to travel in performing field work in the region and throughout the State as needed. Incumbent will be required to always wear a prescribed CDFW uniform when conducting field work or interacting with the public.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST $4,418.00 - $6,035.00A $5,370.00 - $7,350.00B $6,796.00 - $9,321.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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