Scientific Aid

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Inland Fisheries Program’s Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent will assist with fish and wildlife surveys in the South Coast Region, for the purpose of assisting with resource management. The incumbent will also assist in collecting, managing, and analyzing stream, watershed, and biological data related to the South Coast Region's native fisheries. This position is based out of Seal Beach.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

The Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid classification is a non-testing classification.

The language below is required for these NT classifications.

• Applicants who receive public assistance under the CalWORKs program shall be given hiring priority consideration as provided in Government Code, Section 19063.

• Applicants who receive public assistance need to identify themselves as CalWORKs recipients in the comments section of the STD 678, Examination/Employment Application.

• Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs eligibility, which may include 

the most recent Notice of Action showing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility or a copy of the most recent aid check stub.

• Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program. If CalWORKs verification is not submitted with the application, it will not be processed as CalWORKs eligible.

• Participation by a public assistance recipient is voluntary and in no event shall any person be subject to sanctions, through loss of benefits or eligibility, for not applying for, accepting, or continuing in a seasonal or entry level non-testing classification opening.

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Working Conditions

The position will be based in the Seal Beach Office. The incumbent will routinely need to conduct field work in wet and dry conditions carrying bulky items throughout the region’s watersheds, may need to carry up to 40 lbs. in uneven terrain in inclement weather or excessive heat, may need to work irregular hours including some nights or weekends, backpacking to remote locations and camping for some overnight travel up to 5% may be necessary.

Special Requirements

Physical strength and agility; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes; and ability to carry 40 pounds over rough terrain.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Familiarity with the fundamentals of fisheries management and ecology. Interest in hiking, backpacking, and snorkeling.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-541-0835-905and RPA Number E-R5 IF 26-002in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

  A Statement of Qualification and a Cover Letter must be no more than two pages in length, size 12 point Arial font.

  Statement of Qualifications:

  1. Describe your experience sampling fish or wildlife and your experience outdoors (camping, hiking, fishing, backpacking, etc.).

  2. Describe your experience writing reports, summarizing and analyzing data, and include the name of any data management and the statistical tools you are familiar with.

• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.