Job Description

RECRUITMENT ID: 224

RESIDENCY : Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring
agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Working closely in a group setting with scientists and support staff in the
CDFW’s California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), the incumbent performs duties involving state
ranking of rare native species, with a focus on zoology. Ranking will follow Natureserve standard
methodology and may require a high degree of collaboration with CNDDB staff and a moderate
amount of contact with outside contributors and partners. The incumbent will act as technical
consultant on the distribution, status, and identification of rare native animal species, and will conduct
complex evaluations related to species rarity status. The incumbent must be well versed in
NatureServe and CNDDB methodologies and have a high-level scientific understanding of all aspects of
ecology and conservation of California’s native fauna. Additional duties may include, but are not
limited to:

• Review, evaluate and apply relevant publications and literature
• Review and evaluate the biological accuracy, precision, and completeness of rare native

species information

• Record and validate habitat status and condition attributes for individual species locations
• Develop species-specific scientific status summaries
  
  

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology or a related field, including
coursework or experience in GIS and ecology, and at least 5 years of experience in a related field.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Proficient with ESRI ArcMap products or other GIS software
• Proficient 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 organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• 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 field

work

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, submit the following documents by October 24th, 2024 Documents submitted after
this date may not be considered.

• Resume
  
  

BY DROP BOX:

BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu


Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the
application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please
contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 pm on the
document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non- profit corporation serving as
an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at- will. :
Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on
the basis of race, religion, color ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered
veteran status, or any other protected status. It is the Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States
citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide
proof of identity and authorization to work.

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