ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Environmental Scientist

Department of Fish and Wildlife

$4,551.00 - $9,787.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job

Job Description and Duties

CDFW is looking for an enthusiastic, open-minded and driven individual to help monitor and manage the state's groundfish fishery. If you would like the opportunity to make a statewide impact on California's iconic groundfish fishery, this may be the job for you! The incumbent will be conducting work critical to managing, monitoring and assessing the status of California's groundfish stocks which support some of the State's largest and most valuable marine fisheries. Assist in supporting state and federal management activities through both the Pacific Fishery Management Council and California Fish and Game Commission processes. Day to day job tasks can range from developing outreach materials and answering phone call to recreational and/or commercial anglers to analyzing catch data against harvest limits to report to managers. It will also include travel to meetings to represent the Department on groundfish fishery matters and interact in different field opportunities.

Only the following office locations will be considered for this position: Monterey, Eureka, Fort Bragg, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara and Sacramento.

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.

Link to Environmental Scientist Exam: CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Weekend work, early morning and late-night work hours are occasionally required with advance notice. This position offers the possibility of an office-centered telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy. The majority of work will be performed in an office or telework setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Ability to use a computer several hours a day. A portion of the work will be performed in fish processing labs, fish holding areas, and/or in the field. Attend meetings and hearings, work with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Required travel, including weekends is required within and outside the state of California via private or public transportation. Travel of up to 20% may include multiple day overnight stays up to seven days. Up to six to eight weeks of travel is required per year to attend PFMC related meetings. Minimally, candidates will be required to travel to attend multi-day Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings and other adjacent meetings, based upon departmental need.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537657

Position #(s): 565-772-0762-040

Working Title: Environmental Scientist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST $4,551.00 - $9,787.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California's diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission. Join us and begin a meaningful new career! Department Website:

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife HRB Mailing Address (PO Box) Attn: Human Resources Branch P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife Closed Drop Off Location Human Resources Branch Temporarily Closed See Filing Instructions Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 - Statement of Qualification must be no more than two pages in length, size 12 point Arial font. 1) Describe your experience with monitoring commercial or sport fisheries, and/or directing these activities, and the purpose for these monitoring activities (limit: 300 words). 2) Describe your training and experience with conducting a scientific research project or study that you lead or were involved in. The description should include the study question, methods used, results and conclusions (limit 400 words). 3) Describe your training and or experience with the following:• building or managing relational databases;• data entry and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures;• statistical and/ or population modeling;• data analysis; and,• querying data from databases/warehouses.Your answer should include the software programs, software packages or other tools/ products used and a description of your experience with each bullet point. (limit 600 words)

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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: Skills and Abilities: Facilitate meetings in a manner that ensures the discussion stays focused on the topic and encourages active participation by all attendees; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, staff, public entities, and interested parties; lead and motivate others in the completion of program and work activities; effectively manage