Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor for the Non-game Wildlife Program unit in the South Coast Region (SCR), this position is responsible for coordinating the Department’s research and monitoring for listed and special concern wildlife species that occur wholly or primarily within the SCR. The incumbent will also implement regional aspects of Department programs on wider ranging listed or special concern species. Duties entail planning, coordinating, and conducting local field studies, obtaining funds for projects, preparing and managing contracts, and preparing and approving Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) associated with scientific collecting permits. Incumbent will coordinate and conduct research and monitoring on CDFW lands, provide input on management and monitoring plans for California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) lands and on properties associated with regional planning efforts. This position will coordinate with other SCR functions particularly with appropriate Habitat Conservation programs such as Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP), Headquarters (HQ) personnel, as well as coordinate with other agencies on listing and recovery actions. This position serves as Regional coordinator for California least tern monitoring data.

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