Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Interested in an opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse team at the Wildlife Health Laboratory. Learn more about this unique limited-term position! Under supervision of the WHL Environmental Program Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for completing the objectives in the USDA-APHIS chronic wasting disease (CWD) Tribal Outreach Grant that includes targeted tribal communications, trainings, human dimension research, and educational outreach; The outreach and engagement will seek to 1) assess and identify tribal partners willing to participate in CWD surveillance and management, 2) identify resources tribal partners need to facilitate collaboration on CWD, 3) address and implement specific educational needs and preferences, 4) conduct human dimensions research to better understand needs, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors, and 5) evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and engagement efforts. See the Duty Statement for a full list of core duties for this position.

This is a full-time limited term position for 1 year, 40 hours/week position. The position may be extended or become permanent.

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service.

During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Research Scientist I (Social/Behavioral Sciences):

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Willingness to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays and to travel in performing field work throughout the State. Field activities may include strenuous physical activity in variable weather conditions for up to 10 hours. Ability to work outdoors in remote areas with uneven terrain. Ability to lift heavy and irregular items (up to 40 lbs.) required. Ability to drive for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours) and wear a uniform, if required. Possession of a valid driver license required. Office setting requires using computer keyboard at least several hours a day and involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Occasional meetings at Sacramento-area offices required. In addition to working with Sacramento-based staff, may interact with Branch and Regional staff and members of the public, in the field, via email and telephone. Will primarily work in a laboratory setting and/or remotely in congruence with COVID-19 safety best practices. The position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff.

Special Requirements

Incumbent must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, get along well with others, and work in small groups for extended periods of time;

Ability to interact with the public and maintain a high level of professional integrity;

Sensitivity and compassion to diverse stakeholders with varied views and values;

Possess cultural sensitivity to engage respectfully with diverse California Native American tribes and Tribal communities to understand their unique perspectives and needs.

Able to work under tight deadlines on multiple high-priority projects and be self-motivated;

Must be tactful, creative, persuasive and able to work with others within and outside CDFW.

Capable of managing multiple priorities at once.

Knowledge of GIS, statistical or analysis software (R, SAS, SPSS, STATA, etc.), and Microsoft Office programs prefer

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:

Possess an advanced degree (Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy) in the stated specialty or a closely related field;

Prior experience collecting and analyzing qualitative human dimensions data, especially addressing wildlife health issues;

Prior experience interpreting social science data and writing reports:

Prior experience facilitating various public involvement strategies;

Willingness to work on statewide teams comprised of other scientists working on high profile projects;

Experience working with wildlife or fish; experience or knowledge of adaptive management and conservation techniques.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-035-5580-905 and RPA Number E-WLB 24-016 in 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.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• 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.

• 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.

  Provide brief cover letter (1-page maximum, Arial font, size 12) with the following statement of qualifications.

  1) Please explain why you are interested in this Research Scientist I (Social/Behavioral Sciences) position, and what makes you a competitive candidate?

  2) Describe an experience that demonstrates your ability to utilize surveys and semi structured interviews to identify individuals' and groups' knowledge, perceptions, and concerns regarding disease management, wildlife health or natural resources.

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