California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Invertebrate management might sound like a desk job, but Senior Environmental Scientist Jenny Hofmeister couldn’t do her work without being at the bottom of the ocean in scuba gear, checking on the status of endangered white abalone. For Jenny it’s much more than a job, it’s also the opportunity to show young girls traditional employment barriers don’t have to be barriers at all. For more stories like this visit: https://lnkd.in/gMvkQgtj

In honor of Women’s History Month, the California Natural Resources Agency is hosting a virtual career panel! ? Date: Thursday, March 21 Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Register to attend on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/ghRBH4Ya ? Join this month’s career panel celebrating women who work to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Hear from women working in departments, conservancies and boards from the California Natural Resources Agency. ? Moderator: Miranda Flores, CNRA Deputy Secretary for Legislation ? Panelists: ? Anale Burlew, Chief Deputy Director, CAL FIRE ? Angelica Stevens - State Parks, Supervising Peace Officer and Handler for K-9 “Halo”? ? Kristina Ordanza - CA Conservation Corps’ first Environmental Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Coordinator ? Patty Monahan - CEC Commissioner? ? Sarah Lesmeister, PhD - Ecological and Community Programs Manager at Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy?? ? Yessica Ramirez - State Lands Commission, Environmental Justice and Tribal Liaison??

Are you eager to help manage and preserve California's marine, fisheries, and other wildlife resources while working to increase access and equity in their enjoyment by all Californians? California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)is seeking a regulatory scientist for its Regulations Unit. The regulatory scientist functions as a coordinator who leads diverse department teams, liaises with the Fish and Game Commission, and provides procedural, regulatory, and scientific support to subject matter experts. This position works in close coordination between CDFW and Commission staff on complex and controversial biological and regulatory issues and assists with outreach for increased access and transparency to different communities and tribal nations. CDFW seeks qualified applicants to join our unit as an environmental scientist to help coordinate teams that conceptualize and prepare proposed regulation amendments and supporting documentation in accordance with established procedures. You will find additional information about the job in the job posting and duty statement: https://lnkd.in/dyPbUjPk Application deadline: February 26, 2024 HOW TO APPLY: Step 1. Review the minimum qualifications for the class specification: https://lnkd.in/gtXiyjC Step 2. Create CalCareers account: https://lnkd.in/gj2GG-q6. Follow the link for the job posting above, or type "415424" into the search bar. Step 3. Plan and take the state exam (self-assessment) for environmental scientist: https://lnkd.in/g62tczW Step 4. Apply for the position by submitting all required attachments (including responses to statement of qualifications questions) through the CalCareers portal. Questions about the job or hiring process? Please contact [email protected].

Are you looking for an exciting and new opportunity to help manage and preserve California's natural resources? California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a natural resources economist for its Regulations Unit. The position involves coordination with the entire department on a wide variety of regulatory proposals, for example, marine protected areas, hunting, commercial and recreational fishing; there’s always something new to learn! The natural resources economist functions as a data scientist and regulatory economist who analyzes fiscal and economic implications of proposed rulemakings (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, under California Fish and Game Code). This position works in close coordination between CDFW and Fish and Game Commission staff on complex and controversial biological and regulatory issues, including conducting studies and analyses of the economic and fiscal effects of proposed regulations to comply with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. CDFW seeks a candidate who is experienced in economic impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis, ecosystem valuation relative to natural resource management, and/or the commercial fishing or related sectors, as well as experienced working in multi-disciplinary teams under specific deadlines, and who brings a high degree of personal initiative, dependability, professionalism and integrity to the table. You will find additional information about the job in the job posting and duty statement: https://lnkd.in/g59MfQPB (Note: recruiting for a Research Data Specialist II but will consider a Research Data Specialist I – please review the exam requirements below). Application Deadline: February 26, 2024 HOW TO APPLY: Step 1. Review the minimum qualifications for the Class Specification: https://lnkd.in/gpnqwGdu Step 2. Create CalCareers account: https://lnkd.in/gj2GG-q6. Follow the link for the job posting above, or type "414656" into the search bar. Step 3. Plan and take the state exam (self-assessment) for Research Data Specialist I https://lnkd.in/gqhhnBXx and/or Research Data Specialist II: https://lnkd.in/g6WsDcNf, depending on your experience. Step 4. Apply for the position by submitting all required attachments through the CalCareers portal.

Are you looking for an exciting and new opportunity to support the funding of ecosystem restoration projects statewide? CDFW is seeking a Policy and Outreach Manager for the Watershed Restoration Grants Branch. The Policy and Outreach Manager functions as a specialist and is responsible for the administrative oversight and coordination of policies and procedures for restoration grant programs. The Policy and Outreach Manager personally performs the most difficult or sensitive work of grant awards and agreements, grant policy and outreach. Primary responsibilities of this position include Grant program administration support, including development and finalization of grant agreements and amendments. Other responsibilities include web content management, overseeing and developing content for grant program web pages, intranet and email newsletters. This position also includes assignments regarding grant guidelines and policy evaluation and development, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate efforts and providing strategic input. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong organizational and leadership skill sets, who can collaborate across programs to provide solutions towards a common goal. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement: https://lnkd.in/gMYe7Hbj Application Deadline: February 5, 2024 How to apply 1. Create a CalCareers Account: https://lnkd.in/gY2kfuzG 2. Apply to the job by taking the examination: https://lnkd.in/gabqKetT Questions about the job or hiring process? Please contact [email protected].