Suisun Resource Conservation District is Hiring!
Water Manager Biologist: $51,228 to $106,524 annually, full-time permanent, CalPERS health insurance and CalPERS retirement benefits.
Application Deadline Extended: March 6, 2026 or until filled
Start Date: April 1, 2026
Water Manager Biologist Full Job Description
Position: The Suisun Resource Conservation District (SRCD: www.suisunrcd.org) is hiring a full-time Water Manager Biologist with full health and retirement benefits and a starting salary of $51,228 – $106,524 per year based on the applicant’s background and experience.
Location: The position will be based in the San Francisco Bay-Delta Region, at the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area Complex in Suisun Marsh, 7 miles south of Fairfield, California. This is an in-person position, and occasional local or meeting travel may be required.
Job Description: The candidate’s primary job will be to support and assist landowners and managers of diked managed wetlands in Suisun Marsh, the largest brackish marsh on the Pacific coast of the United States. The work schedule is 40 hours per week. Work hours are typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed. The candidate must have, or be willing to learn, a diverse set of skills, and fieldwork may involve heavy lifting and challenging environmental conditions, including cold, wet, and muddy conditions.
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or similar sciences; knowledge of wetlands and waterfowl preferred; proven ability to work well in small and diverse teams, experience working with diverse land managers and agencies; proven experience completing reports, and background conducting wetland or similar fieldwork. Submit via email to a detailed letter of interest, resume, and include 3 references with contact information (email, telephone).
Contact for Applying: Desmond Mackell, Operations Manager; Suisun Resource Conservation District, 2544 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun City, CA 94585; email: ; tel: 707-425-9302 x2
