Fish and Wildlife Technician

3 weeks ago

San Joaquin County CA, United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Full time

**This position is a 12 month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.**

If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service.
- During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
- 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 **EXAM BULLETIN**

You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Working Conditions
- Must be willing to work atypical hours and on weekends.
- Some overnight travel may be required.
- Must be able to swim, walk through deep mud and thick vegetation, deal with mosquitoes, ticks, and other stinging/biting insects, rattlesnakes and other wildlife, and work on steep or uneven terrain, in extreme weather, and under physically challenging conditions.
- The primary geographical focus of this position will be in San Joaquin, Sacramento, Contra Costa, Solano, Alameda, and Calaveras counties, but work may be assigned in any part of the area of nutria infestation.
- This is a full-time, limited-term position. Based on performance, the term may be extended to twenty-four (24) months.
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- Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-435023
- **Position #(s)**:

- 565-384-0916-905
- **Working Title**:
**Nutria Eradication Technician**

**Classification**:

- FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN
$3,770.00 - $4,491.00 A
$3,913.00 - $4,898.00 B
- **# of Positions**:

- Multiple
- **Work Location**:

- San Joaquin County
- **Telework**:

- In Office
- **Job Type**:

- 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
- Department Information
- Department of Fish and Wildlife employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.
- California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, The Department of Fish and Wildlife values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.
- Join us and begin a meaningful new career
- Special Requirements
- Must be able to swim at least 50 yards and stay afloat at least five minutes; be in good physical condition
- Must be willing and able to competently use pellet pistols or firearms as per the Department’s Policy for Non-Enforcement Personnel.
- Must be willing to handle live animals and carcasses, dispatch animals, and conduct simple tissue sampling and necropsies.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to safely and effectively operate watercraft and UTVs, as well as tow trailers.
- Must be willing and able to obtain a California Boater Card and other motorboat operator certifications as determined necessary.
- Must wear a Department uniform.

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: Until Filled
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Fish and Wildlife
-Attn: Human Resources Branch
-P.O. Box 944209
-Sacramento, CA 94244

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Fish and Wildlife
-Human Resources Branch
-Temporarily Closed
-See Filing Instructions
-Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - A **Valid Driver's License** is required. Please provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your Driver's License (DL), clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

**Benefits**:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website a

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