Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent will assist in the day-to-day management, operation and maintenance of aquatic and terrestrial habitats of the Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area (UBBWA). The Fish and Wildlife Technician will serve as a critical figure in completing safety checks of equipment, Fire Marshall inspections, pumps and other infrastructure.  

Perform the semi-skilled and routine work involved in maintaining both aquatic and terrestrial habitats on the Wildlife Area, such tasks as: planting, or cultivating wildlife cover or forage plants; participate in the preparation and completion of controlled burns for habitat improvement;  installing, cleaning and maintaining water control structures, ditches and pumps; spraying of herbicides for control of noxious weeds, performing routine maintenance and repair of buildings, vehicles and equipment; fencing and posting boundaries of wildlife areas; picking up garbage. Operate automobiles, trucks, tractors, pumps, sprayers and other types of mechanical equipment; also operate a variety of hand tools as needed.

Link to Fish and Wildlife Technician Exam: CalCareers

This position is posted in the following counties: Butte County & Glenn County.  Please apply to each county in which you are interested in working.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is expected to primarily work outdoors in all weather conditions. Position is required to work some nights, weekends and/or holidays for hunter check station operation. Occasional travel is required within the state of California; be able to deploy with short notice for extended periods (up to 7 days) that may include overnight stay. This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff on certain occasions.

Special Requirements

Incumbent is required and expected to work professionally with other Department staff on UBBWA and other facilities, as well as professionally represent the Department when working with the general public. Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.

Ability to swim at least 50 yards and to stay afloat at least five minutes; good physical condition; and ability to lift 40 pounds.

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. 

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:

Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, repair, and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the State, and work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; willingness to do heavy manual labor, work in adverse weather conditions, and to wear a prescribed uniform; keenness of observation; tact; and reliability.

Additional Qualifications: Ability to obtain a Qualified Applicators Certification, and a class A driver’s license is desirable.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-284-0916-005 and RPA Number E-R2 WA 25-027 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.
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  Three (3) references are required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include three (3) references will result in an incomplete application submission.

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