The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is recruiting for a Research Data Specialist I (GIS) position within the Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) unit. OSPR is a 24/7 emergency response organization addressing oil spills to the waters in California. The GIS team plays a critical role in supporting field response teams as well as the Preparedness and Prevention Branches. In addition to traditional mapping and figure production, OSPR’s GIS team supports field data collection (custom field applications, remotes sensing [e.g., UAS]), and data analysis and presentation. Under the general guidance of the GIS Supervisor, the RDS I position will prepare maps and figures ensuring cartographic quality, conduct spatial analysis with an emphasis on supporting response operations, conduct database and data management, process results from field data collection apps, and support the development of new GIS applications. The position also supports industry spill drills and exercises, and emergency response to marine and inland petroleum pollution incidents including limited field deployment during emergency response. The incumbent will represent the Department at meetings and create work products for inclusion in program documentation and reports.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Class Title: Research Data Specialist I
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse at desk most of the time. Attend meetings
and workgroups in person and via conference call, work with state and federal agency staff
and various stakeholders. Will participate at drills and spills requiring availability on short
notice and availability to spend extended periods of time working at an oil spill/pollution
incident (7-10 day rotations).
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Please refer the Job description for details