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 the supervision of the Environmental Program Manager I of the Wildlife Health Laboratory (WHL) the incumbent will apply epidemiologic and biostatistical methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform public health and wildlife management decisions. This position supports statewide wildlife disease surveillance programs, with a primary focus on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) [federal grant funded project (G2598036)]. This role integrates epidemiologic research, field operations, laboratory coordination, and stakeholder engagement to inform science-based management of game species health. The incumbent applies statistical and geospatial tools to analyze surveillance data, leads training and sampling efforts, and contributes to collaborative research and outreach initiatives.
See the Duty Statement for a full list of core duties for this position. This is a full-time limited term position for 2 years, 40 hours/week position. The position may be extended or become permanent.In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Class Title: Research Scientist I/ Exam Bulletin
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
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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), 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 e-mail 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 Personal Characteristics: Should possess and demonstrate strong independent skills, ability to evaluate and proceed on difficulty decisions through structured process, and the desire to output quality work among the scientific team.
Interpersonal Skills: Civil and courteous treatment of co-workers, other Department personnel, and the public and maintenance of professional integrity. Ability to teach and mentor Department staff. Possess good communication skills and develops cooperative relationships.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:
Experience in common laboratory methods, wildlife disease, disease surveillance and disease ecology, basic principles of wildlife and resource management, land use practices with reference to their effect on human health, natural resources, and agricultural produc tion.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
You must reference Position Number 565-035-5577-905 and RPA Number E-WLB 24-048in 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.
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
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:
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 (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), and what makes you a competitive candidate? 2) Describe your education or experience that demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and ability in disease surveillance, data management, and investigations of wildlife diseases.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.
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