Central Valley Science Advisor

This role is off-site with anticipated travel to planning meetings, interagency workshops, and field assessments in Northern and Central California. Flexible location within the Central Valley is preferred, with work hours being Monday–Friday between 0600–1800 PT, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The responsibilities include providing scientific and regulatory support for ESA, NEPA, MSA, MMPA, and Federal Power Act implementation in the Central Valley. Support technical reviews and development of studies related to dam removal, fish passage, habitat expansion, and hydropower facility impacts. Additional duties include assisting with consultation and implementation tasks for water infrastructure projects governed by long-term ESA Biological Opinions, participating in interagency meetings, and supporting the Sacramento River Science Partnership (SRSP) with science planning. Further duties are to produce technical review documents, white papers, and presentations related to hydrologic and ecological science topics.