Fish and Wildlife Technician I - Extra Help

County-of-Sonoma-; Santa Rosa (CA); Presencial; USD 47 000 - 67 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sonoma Water is hiring multiple temporary, extra-help Fish and Wildlife Technicians at the I level. The role involves outdoor fieldwork across Sonoma County with shifts of 10 hours, four days a week, totaling 40 hours. Expect periodic weekends or extended days as needed.

Starting salary is up to $41.65 per hour. The position emphasizes collaboration, safety near water, and knowledge of wildlife monitoring methods and equipment. A California driver’s license is required.

Qualificações

• Education or training in biological or ecological projects.
• Experience with natural resource monitoring methods.
• Knowledge of equipment used to monitor fish and wildlife biology.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor fisheries using methods like downstream migrant trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring.
• Assist with pinniped monitoring for estuary management.
• Conduct habitat, geomorphic, and hydrologic monitoring using field tools, flow meters, and drones.
• Perform water quality and algae monitoring.
• Carry out restoration tasks such as planting and site maintenance.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and aquatic species.

Conhecimentos

Field monitoring

Wildlife biology

Data collection

Public outreach

Driving a pickup

Formação académica

Biology or environmental science coursework

Ferramentas

Field survey equipment

Flow meters

Drones

Water quality meters

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join our Environmental Resources Division as a Fish and Wildlife Technician I - Extra Help!

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is hiring multiple temporary, extra-help Fish and Wildlife Technicians at either the I or the II levels. If you are interested in being considered at the II level of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. Starting salary up to $41.65/hour. The position’s typical shifts are 10 hour days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, for a total of 40 hours per week. Occasional weekend or Friday work may be required. Most work is performed outdoors at sites located throughout Sonoma County

• Monitoring fisheries using methods such as downstream migrant trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring
• Pinniped monitoring to assist estuary management
• Conducting physical habitat, geomorphic, and hydrologic monitoring using field survey tools, flow meters, and drones
• Water quality and algae monitoring
• Performing restoration tasks such as planting and site maintenance
• Conducting pre-construction surveys for nesting birds, aquatic species, and special-status plant and animal species
• Assisting with botanical, wetland, and vegetative habitat surveys and characterizations
• Working with field crews to implement best management practices and regulatory permit conditions for vegetation and sediment management along stream channels supporting flood control and fire reduction strategies

Ideal candidates for these positions will be able to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the public. They will be comfortable conducting fieldwork in and around water in various seasonal weather conditions and will demonstrate many of the following:

• Education and/or training related to biological and/or ecological projects, including working with biological organisms
• Working knowledge of natural resource monitoring methods
• Knowledge of equipment commonly used to monitor fish and wildlife biology, physical and biological restoration success, estuarine ecology, river systems, and water quality
• Experience driving a full-sized pickup truck

About Sonoma Water

Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of four divisions including Engineering & Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Business Services & External Affairs, and Water/Wastewater Operations & Maintenance. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water use efficiency and fishery restoration programs.

Please note: Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.

The formal title for this position is Water Agency Resources Programs Technician I.

Extra-Help Employment

• Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff.
• Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions.
• In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations.
• Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year.
• These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis.
• Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.

The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Experience and Education

Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include some course work in planning, engineering, water related science, environmental studies, environmental law, natural resource or watershed management, education, political science, communications, public relations, or a closely related field; and some experience working with water-related programs in one or more of the following areas: community relations, public outreach, media, water transmission systems, water treatment systems, water reclamation and recycling, wastewater sanitation, water use efficiency, biological monitoring or surveying, teaching methods consistent with state-wide educational standards, and/or legislative processes at the federal and state level.

License

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Some knowledge of:

principles, practices, and methods of water and natural resources management; methods of water use efficiency program implementation, and savings verification and monitoring; environmental principles and operation of water supply facilities and distribution systems; methods of water treatment and recycling, landscape and restoration design and installation practices; California Water Codes and related laws; basic statistics and their application in analysis; group dynamics as it relates to public organizations; communication theory and environmental education concepts; principles of graphic design and production; establishing and maintaining effective public relations; fundamentals of public speaking; techniques and methods of research; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and composition; and office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

collect and analyze data; speak effectively and persuasively before diverse groups; establish effective working relationships with persons possessing a wide variety of divergent views; write and edit written materials; compile reports, letters, newsletters and other outreach materials; help coordinate educational and informational seminars and workshops; prepare and disseminate information to media and others; operate office equipment including computers, copiers, and fax machines.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.