Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team helping to manage seasonal wetland and upland habitats for a variety of wildlife on the 12,000 acre Mendota Wildlife Area? Under the supervision of the Sr. Environmental Scientist Supervisor, the Fish and Wildlife Technician will assist with the management and maintenance of wildlife habitat, including wetlands and upland food crops for wildlife, and controlling invasive weeds. Act as lead person for seasonal employees in performing maintenance activities for the public use programs, including operation of a hunter check station. Assist with purchasing and procurement requirements needed for wildlife area operation. Operate and maintain vehicles and various tractors and farming implements. Perform tasks for maintaining buildings and facilities on the wildlife area. The incumbent will also be required to write reports and maintain accurate records on herbicide use, water quality monitoring, and hunt results.

Link to Fish and Wildlife Technician Exam:  CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Ability to work outside in extreme temperatures, walk or wade on uneven and muddy terrain, deal with mosquitoes, ticks and other stinging/biting insects, rattlesnakes and other wildlife. Involves sitting some of the time, or walking or standing for extended periods at a counter area when receiving the public at hunter check stations. This position will require working weekends, holidays, non-traditional hours and outdoors during adverse weather. Work activities include wading, hiking in hilly terrain, repetitive lifting and other physically challenging duties. Telework will not be available. State-owned housing is not available at this time.

Special Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of, interest in, and aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation and repair and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the State; willingness to work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; willingness to perform varied manual tasks; willingness to work in adverse weather conditions; willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License. Must maintain a clean driving record. The selected candidate may be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-484-0916-011and RPA Number E-R4 WA 24-001in 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.

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.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Seasonal work, Remote work, Weekend work

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