NewFISH AND WILDLIFE SEASONAL AID State Of CaliforniaFISH AND WILDLIFE SEASONAL AIDCA$18.26–$19.93 / hourParticipation 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. 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.
FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID State Of CaliforniaFISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AIDHumboldt County, CA$18.26–$21.67 / hourExtensive time will be spent driving on dirt roads operating four-wheel drive and all-terrain vehicles, hiking in steep and rugged terrain, wading, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling in rivers and streams. From May through September, fieldwork includes monitoring juvenile salmonid populations by snorkel dive surveys, electrofishing, and netting, and the surveying of aquatic and riparian habitat.
FISH AND GAME WARDEN CADET State Of CaliforniaFISH AND GAME WARDEN CADETButte County, CA$4,369–$5,893Under close supervision of a Fish and Game Lieutenant, incumbent performs law enforcement activities to protect fish and wildlife and habitat; enforces pollution laws; prevents illegal commercialization of natural resources; and provides public safety. 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.
Mid - Senior Wildlife Biologist / Project Manager - Orange County DudekMid - Senior Wildlife Biologist / Project Manager - Orange CountyMission Viejo, California$90,000–$110,000 / yearFull timeThe successful candidate will help grow Dudek’s biological resources practice locally in the Orange County and surrounding regions; manage and implement a wide variety of projects involving sensitive biological resources, including botanical surveys, wildlife surveys, and aquatic resource delineations; and work collaboratively with other Dudek staff based out of our southern and northern California offices. Possess or actively pursuing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery survey permits and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/Scientific Collecting Permits (SCPs) for regionally relevant species including, but not limited to, coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly, southwestern willow flycatcher, burrowing owl, and Crotch’s bumblebee.
Mid - Senior Wildlife Biologist / Project Manager - San Diego DudekMid - Senior Wildlife Biologist / Project Manager - San DiegoEncinitas, California$90,000–$110,000 / yearFull timePossess or actively pursuing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery survey permits and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/Scientific Collecting Permits (SCPs) for regionally relevant species including, but not limited to, coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly, southwestern willow flycatcher, burrowing owl, and Crotch’s bumblebee. The successful candidate will help grow Dudek’s biological resources practice locally in the San Diego region; manage and implement a wide variety of projects involving sensitive biological resources, including botanical surveys, wildlife surveys, and aquatic resource delineations; and work collaboratively with other Dudek staff based out of our southern and northern California offices.
Mid - Senior Wildlife Biologist / Project Manager - Inland Empire DudekMid - Senior Wildlife Biologist / Project Manager - Inland EmpireRiverside, California$90,000–$110,000 / yearFull timeThe successful candidate will help grow Dudek’s biological resources practice locally in the Orange County and surrounding regions; manage and implement a wide variety of projects involving sensitive biological resources, including botanical surveys, wildlife surveys, and aquatic resource delineations; and work collaboratively with other Dudek staff based out of our southern and northern California offices. Possess or actively pursuing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery survey permits and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/Scientific Collecting Permits (SCPs) for regionally relevant species including, but not limited to, coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly, southwestern willow flycatcher, burrowing owl, and Crotch’s bumblebee.
NewOn-Call Fish Hatchery Specialist (Environmental Scientist) Stantec IncOn-Call Fish Hatchery Specialist (Environmental Scientist)San Jose, CAPrimary Location: United States | CA | San Jose Organization: 1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-San Jose CA Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Part time Job Posting: 11/09/2026 09:09:15 Req ID: 1007703. The successful candidate will join our team of aquatic specialists working on a variety of projects including aquatic ecology, water quality, environmental monitoring, and ecological restoration field programs.
Wildlife Field Biologists LSAWildlife Field BiologistsEmeryville, CaliforniaField work could include special-status wildlife species surveys, fish relocation, nesting bird surveys, roosting bat surveys, and biological construction monitoring for protected species (e.g., California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, northwestern pond turtle, giant garter snake, Alameda whipsnake, California Ridgway’s rail, California black rail, burrowing owl, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, salt marsh harvest mouse, nesting birds, and roosting bats). If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, LSA reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Senior Biologist and Regulatory Permitting Specialist LSASenior Biologist and Regulatory Permitting SpecialistClovis, CaliforniaThe ideal candidate will be an experienced consultant who can develop permitting strategies, prepare technically sound documents, coordinate effectively with regulatory agencies, manage schedules and budgets, mentor junior staff, and communicate clearly with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary project teams. Prepare, manage, and obtain regulatory permits and approvals from agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Central Valley Flood Protection Board, and California State Lands Commission.
Associate Environmental Specialist (Regulatory and Environmental Planner) County of Riverside, CaliforniaAssociate Environmental Specialist (Regulatory and Environmental Planner)Riverside, CA$86,740.16–$132,980.74 / yearThe ideal candidate will have experience serving as a project manager or task lead in a similar role at an environmental or engineering focused consulting firm or within a public works or land use/planning agency, and a background in preparing or reviewing technical studies, including NEPA or CEQA environmental documents (e.g., Environmental Impact Reports, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Negative Declarations, Notices of Exemption). Candidates should also be capable of reading and interpreting environmental documents and technical reports (Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports, biological resources reports, cultural resources reports, etc.), hydrology and hydraulics studies, drainage plans, and development proposals.
Fisheries Technician 1- Mendocino Monitoring Programs PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSIONFisheries Technician 1- Mendocino Monitoring ProgramsFort Bragg, CAField responsibilities will include conducting spawning ground surveys, operating adult salmonid weirs and rotary screw traps for juvenile outmigrants, Floy/PIT tagging salmonids, maintaining PIT tag arrays, and collecting biological data using established protocols. Essential Functions: Participate in survey crews that conduct regional fishery presence/absence research, recreational/commercial fishing surveys, anadromous fish escapement surveys (carcass, redd, trap/weir, snorkel, etc.), or tag detection and mark recovery surveys.
Lecturer Pool in Department of Fisheries Biology (Academic Year 26/27) Academic Year 26/27Lecturer Pool in Department of Fisheries Biology (Academic Year 26/27)CaliforniaCourses offered by the department include: Water Resources & Conservation, Ichthyology, Limnology, U.S. & World Fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Ecology of Freshwater Fish, Ecology of Marine Fish, Fish Population Dynamics, River Fish Restoration Ecology, Fisheries Oceanography, Fish Population Dynamics, and a variety of advanced topics. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff.
Lecturer Pool in Department of Fisheries Biology (Academic Year 26/27) California State UniversityLecturer Pool in Department of Fisheries Biology (Academic Year 26/27)Arcata, CA$5,507–$6,677Courses offered by the department include: Water Resources & Conservation, Ichthyology, Limnology, U.S. & World Fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Ecology of Freshwater Fish, Ecology of Marine Fish, Fish Population Dynamics, River Fish Restoration Ecology, Fisheries Oceanography, Fish Population Dynamics, and a variety of advanced topics. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People''''s Week, and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF State Of CaliforniaRESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFFSacramento, CA$8,327–$10,779 / yearIn collaboration with Genetics Research Laboratory and CDFW Fisheries Branch staff, the successful candidate will: (1) plan, organize, develop, and validate multi-phase genetic studies in coordination with other agencies on critical fish related issues. Possession of a valid state driver's license is required to operate state vehicles to remote locations when working with hatcheries and wild fishes to complete field work and time sensitive projects.
NewSENIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT State Of CaliforniaSENIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANTWoodland, CA$3,922–$4,908Back at the lab and office, you'll keep operations running smoothly by managing data entry and quality control across multiple databases, maintaining supplies for both field and laboratory teams, and preparing sample kits for crews working throughout the Central Valley. In this role, you'll lead hands-on biological sampling at Central Valley hatcheries, guiding Scientific Aids as you collect tissue, scale, otoliths, and coded-wire-tag data essential to understanding, conserving and managing Chinook Salmon fisheries.
Environmental Biologist / Scheduling Biologist DudekEnvironmental Biologist / Scheduling BiologistCalifornia$80,000–$90,000 / yearFull timeIn addition to managing field staffing and logistics, you’ll continue to utilize your biological background and assist in fieldwork or office based technical writing tasks including: botanical surveys, wildlife surveys, and aquatic resource delineations; and work collaboratively with other Dudek staff. To better assist Dudek’s staffing needs, this position requires a strong understanding of biological survey methods including protocol surveys, seasonal survey limitations, permitting requirements, and logistical field operations.
NewCivil Engineer (Senior) Solano County CailforniaCivil Engineer (Senior)Fairfield, CA$5,496.64–$6,681.20 / weekStaff work closely with agencies such as Caltrans, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local Tribal governments, and other regulatory partners to ensure projects comply with state and federal requirements while maintaining project schedules. Civil Engineer (Senior) participates in and provides technical oversight of professional and technical engineering staff in the performance of advanced level professional and technical engineering work including planning, scheduling, designing, organizing, evaluating and reviewing public works projects; to enforce Federal, State, and local regulations and codes.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY) State Of CaliforniaSENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)Humboldt County, CA$10,854–$13,493 / yearSpend approximately 80% of time indoors attending meetings, processing emails, phone calls, and documents; spend the other approximate 20% of time outdoors in rugged terrain, hot and freezing conditions, experience biting insects, and some overnight camping. Responsibilities are varied and include analyzing complex environmental issues, requiring a high level of personal initiative in the application of sound scientific methods and ecological principles to natural resource assessment, management, planning and habitat restoration activities.
Fishing Instructor Athletes Global CorporationFishing InstructorVisalia, CA$24–$28 / hourThis is an excellent opportunity for experienced anglers, outdoor educators, recreation leaders, park and wildlife professionals, fishing guides, and environmental educators who enjoy mentoring youth and helping students develop lifelong outdoor skills and an appreciation for nature. The program is designed to build confidence, patience, teamwork, and an appreciation for nature while providing students with a fun and educational outdoor experience.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST State Of CaliforniaENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTEureka, CA$4,418–$9,321Leads by example, is professional, builds trust through honest communication and actions, strives to listen to others and understand their interests, and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, managers, members of the public, key agency personnel, interested parties, members of the media, and elected officials. This project seeks to reduce the compounding effects from drought, climate change, and invasive predators on declining native amphibians by identifying and actively managing invasive fish populations in key drought-resilient lake basins and restoring sensitive amphibians to suitable habitats within their historic range.