Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Senior Fish and Wildlife Habitat Supervisor (Area Manager), the Fish and Wildlife Technician will work at the Oroville Wildlife Area and within the FERC 2100 Project boundary and may assist with similar duties within the North Central Region or Statewide. Must be able to complete wildlife conservation work, construction, repair and maintenance work, and operate various types of mechanical equipment.  The goals of this position are to assist in the day-to-day management, operation and maintenance of the Area.  

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: CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is field based, and incumbent will be expected to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, in extreme temperatures, walk or wade on uneven, muddy, or unstable terrain, be prepared to encounter mosquitoes, ticks, stinging/biting insects, rattlesnakes and other wildlife.  Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) over uneven terrain in multiple types of habitats including hills, fields, ponds and marshes, and safely operate hand and power tools for habitat management on department lands. Work hours may vary and may be required to work holidays, weekends and/or unusual hours. Work activities will include repetitive lifting and other physically challenging duties. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Will be required to operate and maintain vehicles, tractors, and equipment/tools needed to complete tasks in a natural environment.  This position requires the incumbent to wear a CDFW uniform consistent with Department policy.

This position will report to Oroville Wildlife Area in Oroville, CA and work will be primarily performed in Butte County. State housing is not available.

Special Requirements

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:

Special Physical Characteristics: Good physical condition and ability to lift 40 pounds.

Special Personal Characteristics:

• Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, repair, and maintenance work.

• Ability to multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice.

• Ability to organize, prioritize workload.

• Ability to concentrate and stay focused to meet desired project deadlines.

• Willingness to do heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.

• Tolerant of hunting and the hunting public.

• Observant, tactful and reliable.

• Follow verbal or written instructions and directions.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as a team with fellow employees in a cooperative manner.

• Manage pressure effectively, maintain focus and intensity yet remain optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.

• Consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations.

• Be tactful and treat others with respect.

• Be open to change and new information.

• Adapt to behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

Ability to occasionally lead crews and provide direction on projects; ability to effectively communicate and provide updates to crew supervisor on project progress.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-284-0916-007 and RPA Number E-R2 WA 24-029 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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