Salary: $9,969.00 - $12,218.00 Monthly
Location : 49 Sky Oaks Rd., Fairfax, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Division: Watershed Division
Department: Fisheries
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: SEIU
Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts aquatic surveys, monitors salmonid populations, and analyzes biological and environmental data.
- Maintains fisheries databases, electronic data collection tools, field maps, and monitoring equipment.
- Assists with fishery and wildlife management, habitat restoration, enhancement projects, and monitoring plans.
- Evaluates potential impacts to aquatic resources and recommends mitigation and habitat enhancement measures.
- Supports environmental compliance activities, including CEQA reviews, permitting, and preparation of technical reports.
- Assists with applied research, grant applications, project plans, and technical specifications.
- Coordinates with federal, state, regional, and local agencies on fisheries conservation and environmental matters.
- Provides guidance to seasonal employees and interns and participates in public outreach, education, and presentations.
- Maintains accurate records and promotes safe working conditions.
To view the complete job description for the Aquatic Ecologist position, click HERE Experience & QualificationsKnowledge of:
- Fisheries and wildlife management principles, aquatic ecology, salmonid biology, and habitat restoration.
- Aquatic survey methods, monitoring equipment, and biological data collection and analysis.
- Stream hydrology, geomorphology, and potential impacts of construction on aquatic resources.
- CEQA and applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
- GIS, mapping, technical report writing, and data management applications.
Ability to:
- Independently conduct field studies, analyze biological data, and develop recommendations.
- Prepare technical reports, maintain accurate records, and perform quantitative analyses.
- Evaluate project plans and identify potential impacts to fisheries and wildlife.
- Develop and implement fishery and habitat enhancement projects.
- Communicate effectively and establish collaborative working relationships with staff, agencies, and the public.
- Work independently and as part of a team, travel to offsite locations, and work alternative schedules or overtime as needed.
Training and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Completion of a Bachelor's (B.S.) degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university with major course work in fishery biology, wildlife management, zoology or a closely related field; and
- Two years of recent and increasingly responsible experience in conducting field studies, handling salmonids, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports related to fishery and wildlife.
- Willingness to work alternative schedules and overtime as necessitated by changes in operating conditions;
- GIS knowledge and map making skills are required.
- One year of participation in salmonoid restoration is desirable.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
- Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record;
- First Aid and CPR certificate to be obtained within the first six months of employment.
To view the complete job description for the Aquatic Ecologist position, click HEREIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 945-1434 at least two weeks prior to the application deadline or examination date.
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Do you possess a valid California driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and a satisfactory driving record?
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What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
- Did not complete high school or obtain GED
- Graduated high school or obtained GED
- Some college level coursework
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree
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If you have obtained a college degree, please list your major. If none, please enter "N/A" in the space provided below.
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Have you successfully completed college-level coursework in fishery biology, wildlife management, zoology or a closely related field?
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If yes, please list the college-level courses in fishery biology, wildlife management, zoology, or a related field. Include the course or training title, institution or training provider, and date(s) completed.If you answered "No," please enter "N/A" in the space provided below.
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Do you have at least two years of recent and increasingly responsible experience in conducting field studies, handling salmonids, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports related to fishery and wildlife?
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If yes, describe in detail your experience in conducting field studies, handling salmonids, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports related to fishery and wildlife.If you answered "No," please enter "N/A" in the space provided below.
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Do you have GIS knowledge and map making skills?
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If yes, describe your experience using GIS software to analyze spatial data and create maps. Include the software you have used, the types of maps you have created, and how you applied GIS in your work, education, or projects.If you answered "No," please enter "N/A" in the space provided below.
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Do you have at least one year of experience participating in salmonid restoration projects or programs?
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If yes, briefly describe your experience, including your role, the types of projects you supported, and the duration of your involvement.If you answered "No," please enter "N/A" in the space provided below.
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