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Chico State Enterprises · 18 hours ago

CDFW Species Data Manager

Sacramento, CA

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$48.67/hr - $58.99/hr

5+ years exp

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a CDFW Species Data Manager to work closely with scientists and support staff at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The role involves habitat modeling, mapping, and analyzing wildlife connectivity, requiring collaboration and technical expertise in ecology and conservation.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop species range maps, distribution models, and species movement and linkage models

Review, evaluate, and apply relevant publications and literature

Review and evaluate the biological accuracy, precision, and completeness of native species information

Record and validate habitat status and condition attributes for individual species locations

Develop species-specific scientific status summaries

Qualification

Geospatial data developmentArcGISEcology knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeRelational databasesOrganizational skillsEffective communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology or a related field, including coursework or experience in GIS and ecology

At least five years of experience in a related field

Experience in geospatial data development, including working with biological datasets and spatial models using ArcGIS and R, including connectivity models

Proficiency with ESRI ArcMap products or other GIS software

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel

Familiarity with relational databases and database software

Advanced knowledge of ecology, zoology, and general biology concepts

Strong knowledge of California geography, habitats, and fauna

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal staff and external stakeholders

Ability to identify and resolve problems

Ability to work independently and function cooperatively and productively as a member of a team

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time; this is an office job with no fieldwork