Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
Location
Monterey, CA | United States
Job description
THE POSITION
Do you want to make a difference? Do you believe in restoration, conservation, and sustainability of our water resources? Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors? If so, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) welcomes your application to be the next Assistant/Associate Fisheries Biologist.
CLASSIFICATIONS
Assistant Fisheries Biologist: This is the full journey level class within the professional Fisheries Biologist series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Fisheries Technician by the full range of duties as assigned including project lead responsibility of specific fisheries mitigation and conservation efforts. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Associate Fisheries Biologist : This is the advanced journey level class in the professional Fisheries Biologist series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series and function with minimal supervision and guidance. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS – Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Assistant Fisheries Biologist:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fisheries biology, ecology or a related field.
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible fisheries biology experience.
Licenses: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid scientific collector’s permit.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a steelhead conservation program.
Habitat requirements for adult and juvenile steelhead.
Water development impacts on steelhead populations.
Conduct surveys for steelhead and other aquatic life.
Fish rescue methods, techniques and procedures.
Habitat modification and improvement methods and techniques.
Computer database management techniques.
Spawning gravel restoration techniques.
Methods and techniques of field biologic, hydrologic climatologic data collection.
Mathematics and statistics.
Scientific research principles and report writing techniques.
Operational characteristics of fisheries equipment and tools.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Independently perform the most difficult biological and environmental work and studies.
Establish record keeping systems.
Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
Operate a variety of fisheries equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Provide recommendations for management of steelhead populations.
Prepare plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications.
Compile and analyze technical and statistical information and data.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Associate Fisheries Biologist:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fisheries biology, ecology or a related field.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible fisheries biology experience. (Graduate school can substitute for two years of experience)
Licenses: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid scientific collector’s permit.
Knowledge of:
Theories, principles and practices of biologic, hydrologic and climatologic sciences at an advanced working professional level.
Field biologic, hydrologic, and climatologic data collection techniques at a skilled professional level.
Data processing related to data entry, analysis and retrieval for physical/environmental science related research studies.
Principles of fish rearing and aquaculture including knowledge of pump systems.
Principles of lead supervision and training.
Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
Operations, services and activities of a steelhead conservation program.
Habitat requirements for adult and juvenile steelhead and red-legged frogs.
Water development impacts on steelhead populations.
Fish rescue methods, techniques and procedures.
Habitat modification and improvement methods and techniques.
Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to management, restoration and utilization of protected species.
Federal and State Endangered Species Acts.
Computer database management techniques.
Spawning gravel restoration techniques.
Mathematics and statistics.
Contract administration.
River processes, management and morphology.
Water quality requirements for steelhead and data collecting apparatus.
Modern data logging and collection technology.
Scientific research principles and report writing techniques.
Operational characteristics of fisheries equipment and tools.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned.
Independently perform the most difficult biological and environmental work and studies.
Establish record keeping systems.
Read, understand and interpret complex technical materials related to biological and environmental sciences.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
Operate a variety of fisheries equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Provide recommendations for management of steelhead populations.
Prepare plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications.
Conduct surveys for steelhead and other aquatic life.
Prepare grant proposals.
Compile and analyze technical and statistical information and data.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Prepare and administer program budgets.
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BENEFITS AND SALARY INFORMATION
The starting salary will be commensurate with the experience, qualifications, and skills of the successful candidate within the salary range of :
$6,305.83 - $7,664.78 Monthly DOE/DOQ for ASSISTANT FISHERIES BIOLGOIST
or
$7,495.66 - $9,111.02 Monthly DOE/DOQ for ASSOCIATE FISHERIES BIOLOGIST .
The District offers a generous benefit package to include:
· Retirement - CalPERS Retirement Plan, 2%@55 for Classic members and 2%@62 for PEPRA Members
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Insurance - MPWMD covers 95% of the premium for employees and qualified dependents.
· Life Insurance – MPWMD covers 100%
· Short-Term Disability – MPWMD covers 50%
· Long-Term Disability – MPWMD pays 100%
· Vacation – Classic: Ten (10) days per year, fifteen (15) days per year after 1 year of service, twenty (20) days per year after 5 years or service; PEPRA: Ten (10) days per year for the first 3 years of service, with progressive increase up to Twenty (20) days per year after 8 years of service
· Holidays – Eleven (11) recognized paid holidays, two (2) personal days, and six (6) management leave days per year.
· Sick Leave – Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year
· Deferred Compensation – Employee funded 457 plan available.
SELECTION PROCESS: A letter of interest and resume/CV must be submitted to [email protected] for consideration. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the cover letter, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.
The Deadline to Apply is March 8th, 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,305.83 - $9,111.02 per month
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Work Location: In person
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