Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you enjoy land restoration projects to help improve wildlife habitat and fisheries management? Are you looking to make a difference in California's Wildlife areas?

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for a motivated individual that enjoys outdoor hands on manual labor to help with habitat management activities including restoration and maintenance of upland wildlife, riparian and wetland habitats and removal of invasive plants. Installation and repair of all types of fencing and gates. Repair and replacement of area signs. Construction and maintenance of recreational trails and kiosks. Manual labor for other jobs as needed.

Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of semi-skilled and routine tasks for fish and wildlife habitat improvement on Department lands throughout Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties, including habitat development and maintenance.

The Fish and Wildlife Technician will professionally represent the CDFW while working and communicating with the public.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Fish and Wildlife Technician:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Ability to work in extreme climates. Climate can range from extremely hot to extremely cold. Windy conditions are also present during the year. This position is labor intensive and requires outdoor field work for most of the day. On occasion, willing to work on holidays, nights, and weekends.

This position qualifies for

Special Requirements

Ability to hike over uneven terrain to get to remote sites and carry 20lb pack for 5 miles. Ability to float for 5 minutes in water.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Special Personal Characteristics:

• Has knowledge and interest in fish and wildlife conservation. 
• Ability to interact with the public and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates ability to act independently and be open minded. 
• Willingness to live on site and occasionally work unusual hours and on weekends and holidays. 
• Willingness to perform varied manual tasks. 
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions. 
• Willingness to wear a required uniform. 
• Knowledge of power and hand tools. 
• Knowledge of vegetation management.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Work independently and in a team setting.
  
• Ability to work with people from varied backgrounds, strong communication skills via email, text, phone, etc.
• Ability to skillfully operate heavy equipment and implements including tractors, 4x4 vehicles, mowers, seeders, etc.
• Ability to identify upland game species including quail, dove, etc.
• Knowledge of land management techniques.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery
• Experience maintaining equipment.
• Experience in landscape maintenance 

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-602-0916-014 and RPA Number E-R6 LF 24-020 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Outdoor, Night shift, Weekend work,

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