Department of Water Resources
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Do you enjoy making a difference to data end users applying aerial imagery, spatial analysis, cartography, and visualization skills? Then join a diverse, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team of highly talented scientists in our Land Use program!
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Division of Regional Assistance, Water Use Efficiency Branch, Land and Water Use Section Land Use Unit is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent educational background and geospatial experience, including spatial data analysis, remote sensing, WebGIS, programming, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. We are looking for someone who enjoys meaningful, challenging, and rewarding work to join a team of highly qualified scientists in our Land Use program. The long-term goal of the Land Use Program is to conduct statewide land-use surveys more frequently and efficiently, applying remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in conjunction with field surveys, and to analyze data from local sources, satellite imagery, and high-elevation digital imagery. The main emphasis of our current field-level land-use surveys is mapping agricultural land statewide, including urban agriculture and native vegetation. Our surveys include more than 70 different crop types within 10 crop categories, and we also map irrigation methods and water sources where applicable. Our land use data is the basis for calculating statewide agricultural water uses for the California Water Plan, among other uses. The incumbent will be responsible for various assignments in the development of land use data, land use data analysis, and data quality assurance and control, in addition to participating in planning, organizing, and fulfilling work assignments as a member of project teams working on multi-disciplinary tasks. Required computing and analytical skills and experience include ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, remote sensing software such as ENVI or ERDAS Imagine, some programming in Python or R, and database management.
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Possess and maintain a valid Class C California’s driver’s license. Some travel may be required, involving staying overnight in areas throughout California. Driving a vehicle on public roadways or in the field on uneven terrain may be required.
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
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:
The ideal applicant has excellent capacity to pay attention to detail, is reliable and productive in both independent and/or collaborative work settings and has advanced computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets along with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Basic knowledge of agricultural crops grown in California and water usage in urban and agricultural areas is preferred.
to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We are currently operating in a hybrid work environment, with a minimum of one-day-a-week required in the office and up to four-days per-week teleworking. Our brand new, state-of-the-art Natural Resources Headquarters Building is located right next to Light Rail in downtown Sacramento for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass! We offer continuous professional development and a wide range of training opportunities.
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), a resume, and a Statement of Qualifications no more than 2 pages in Arial 12-point font. The Statement of Qualifications is a typed document addressing the applicant's knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job description and job announcement (please include examples).
Please reference SAP Position # 50044079 and Job Control #418503 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Required Application Package Documents
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