Assistant Seed Bank Manager

Job Description and Duties

• This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position is located in Davis, CA.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

• Field work requires physical performance calling for above-average ability, endurance, and superior conditioning, including occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities under adverse environmental conditions over extended periods of time. Conditions in the field will require walking or hiking on difficult terrain, driving long distances, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting over 25 pounds.

• A valid Class C Driver’s License is required for driving state vehicles.

• May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents or program operational needs.

• Extended travel away from assigned headquarters may be required, locally or statewide, and may involve overnight stays, up to 10% of the time.

• Overtime may be available depending on operational need.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• Possession of a bachelor's or advanced degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline. (Admission to a masters or doctoral degree program in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline shall be considered to meet these education qualifications.)

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST classification specifications.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

All interested applicants must file an "Examination and/or Employment Application (Std. 678), a resume, and a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). Any applicants who do not complete the SQ (details and guidelines below) and submit it with their application and resume may be disqualified from consideration. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the SQ. The screening committee will compare each applicant's qualifications for the position against specific job-related evaluation criteria developed from the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job classification. Based on the competitiveness of the applications received, only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview in order to make a selection.

Supplemental Questionnaire Guidelines

When preparing your Supplemental Questionnaire, please follow these guidelines:

*The information you provide must be complete and presented in a clear and concise manner.

*Your answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be typewritten using Arial 12point font with 1” margins.

*Limit your response to no more than a total of two (2) typewritten pages, single-sided.

1) Describe your experience, both educational and work related to forestry, reforestation, seed technology, and procurement and testing of plant or tree seeds.

2) Describe your work experience conducting independent analysis of data, synthesizing that data into an assessment of needs, and applying the resulting needs to a decision-making process for implementation. Discuss what tools, equipment or other resources you utilized.

3) Give examples of written communications you have developed or revised to include technical reports, educational resources, research or data analysis, statistics and production metrics, policies or guidelines, best management practices, safety protocols, or general messaging. Include the frequency/amount, intended audience(s), and responses to your work.

4) Describe your experience working with forestland owners or other similar members of the public where you were responsible for providing technical assistance.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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.
• Other - A Supplemental Questionnaire is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Supplemental Questionnaire as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Supplemental Questionnaire" for further information.