Remote Aquatic/Fisheries Environmental Scientist

STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD; California; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Water Resources Control Board's Bay-Delta Sacramento Unit is seeking an Environmental Scientist (Aquatic/Fisheries Scientist) to perform analyses, research, and modeling of Bay-Delta systems. The role supports regulatory and planning activities related to water rights, flows, and aquatic habitat in the San Francisco Bay and Delta region.

This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid telework with in-person attendance as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, hydrology and/or water quality.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and conducting statistical analyses using R, Python or other tools.
• Knowledge related to effects of flow on aquatic species and water quality in the Bay-Delta region.
• Experience communicating scientific information in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of CA water rights and related policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of CA water supply infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aquatic/fisheries analyses, research and modeling for Bay-Delta.
• Prepare scientific analyses and documentation for regulatory assignments.
• Assist with high-priority technical and regulatory tasks for the Division of Water Rights.
• Review hydrologic modeling to understand water management impacts on habitat and water quality.
• Handle inquiries from the public concerning water rights.

Skills

Fisheries biology

Aquatic ecology

Hydrology

Water quality

Statistical analysis

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The State Water Resources Control Board's Bay-Delta Sacramento Unit is seeking an Environmental Scientist (Aquatic/Fisheries Scientist) to perform analyses, research, and modeling of Bay-Delta systems. The role supports regulatory and planning activities related to water rights, flows, and aquatic habitat in the San Francisco Bay and Delta region.

This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid telework with in-person attendance as needed.