The Limited Term Environmental Scientist (ES) will assist the Office of Spill Prevention and Response with various tasks related to researching the health and pathology of sea otters. Based at the Marine Wildlife Care & Research Center in Santa Cruz, the ES will assist the Veterinary Specialist with post-mortem examinations, ensure the necropsy lab is kept clean and supplied appropriately, prepare samples for histology (including fixing tissues in formalin and trimming fixed tissues), submit samples to outside labs, enter and extract data into and out of computer databases, and assist with writing scientific reports and publications. Additional duties include maintaining readiness to respond to oil spills and assisting facility staff and research partners with occasional field work.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Class Title: Environmental Scientist
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
In an office environment that involves sitting most of the time and the use of a computer for several hours of the day. In a laboratory and in adherence to standard safety protocols, incumbent will be exposed to formalin and other laboratory chemicals, and occasionally to radiation from x-rays. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and be prepared to travel using a state vehicle. May be required to drive long distances seated for extended periods of time.
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:
Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to act independently; self-motivated; familiarity with marine wildlife including sea otters; familiarity with database applications; familiarity with procedures for preparing biological tissue samples for histology.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work in a team setting; effective verbal and written communication; ability to develop good working relationships with peers and the public; good listening skills; responsible and accountable; flexible; and possessing a strong work ethic.
Experience collecting and analyzing scientific data.
Experience working as part of a team and working independently.
Experience working with sea otters or other marine wildlife.
Experience investigating wildlife health or pathology.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
You must reference Position Number 565-071-0762-905 and RPA Number E-OSPR 25-002 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:
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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