Caltrans District 3 · 3 days ago
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
Yolo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$12,551/mo - $15,602/moCaltrans District 3 is part of the Department of Water Resources, which manages California's water resources sustainably. They are seeking an Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) to serve as a technical expert in population modeling and ecological monitoring for aquatic species, primarily salmonids. The role involves developing population models, coordinating with teams and partners, and contributing to habitat restoration initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serve as the Department’s primary technical expert in population modeling, statistical analysis, and ecological monitoring for salmonids and other aquatic species
Develop and apply population models, interpret model outputs, integrate multi-year monitoring data, and evaluate habitat and riverine conditions to inform management, regulatory compliance, and operational decisions
Assess limiting factors affecting populations, design and implement monitoring programs and experiments, and coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and interagency partners
Contribute to adaptive management and habitat restoration initiatives, produce technical reports and presentations, and provide mentoring and technical guidance to staff and collaborators on modeling, statistical analyses, and scientific methods
Conduct all analyses and monitoring activities to ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and compliance with regulatory obligations, including ESA-listed species protections, ITPs, and Biological Opinions
Qualification
Required
The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license to drive to meetings and potentially to remote field locations for monitoring activities or research
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
Cover Letter
Statement of Qualifications - No more than 2-pages using Arial 12-pt font - See Special Instructions for additional details
Preferred
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience applying advanced population modeling and statistical analyses to support the management and conservation of aquatic species, particularly salmonids
They have a demonstrated ability to develop new models, apply existing models to diverse datasets, and interpret outputs to inform operational decisions, conservation strategies, and regulatory compliance
They regularly use statistical software, such as R, Python, SAS, MATLAB, etc., to conduct analyses and interpret results
The candidate integrates long-term monitoring data and field-collected datasets (e.g., species counts, water quality, flow, temperature, and habitat measurements) with field observations to evaluate population trends, quantify abundance, and identify ecological or habitat factors that may limit species recovery
They understand the ecological dynamics of riverine and estuarine systems and are capable of assessing habitat conditions based on structured data collection and analysis to guide restoration and adaptive management efforts
They manage and maintain datasets or databases used for monitoring, modeling, and analysis, and perform QA/QC to ensure data integrity
In addition to technical expertise, candidates should have a strong background in designing and implementing monitoring programs, surveys, or field experiments, including establishing metrics, indicators, and data management protocols that support rigorous, reproducible analyses
They can synthesize results from multiple data sources (monitoring datasets, modeling outputs, and literature reviews), conduct literature reviews, and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for internal leadership, interagency partners, and regulatory stakeholders through written technical reports, written summaries, and formal presentations
They mentor, train, or provide technical guidance to staff or collaborators in data collection, analysis, and modeling methods
The ideal candidate demonstrates experience working in collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and matrix-managed environments and fosters a culture of analytical rigor and scientific best practices, ensuring the quality, defensibility, reproducibility, and QA/QC of all technical products
The successful candidate also has experience applying population viability and risk modeling, evaluating the effects of water operations on species and habitats, and using GIS and spatial analysis to inform management decisions
They can manage large datasets, interpret multi-year monitoring results, and contribute to adaptive habitat restoration projects while coordinating projects and analyses with external agencies or partners
They apply experimental design principles, conduct peer review and quality assurance, and translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations communicated to supervisors, management, and external regulatory or stakeholder audiences
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Telework Opportunities
Free Parking
Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
Paid Sick & Vacation
Retirement
Basic Group Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
11 Paid Holidays
401(k) & 457 plans
Student Loan Forgiveness
Long Term Care
Group Legal Services
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Founded in 1895Marysville, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase