Fish and Wildlife Recruitment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sacramento, California, United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Full time
Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a challenging role in Human Resources with the State of California? We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

This position requires a positive, motivated, and attention-to-detail individual to join our Classification and Recruitment team. You will make an impact by supporting hiring supervisors recruit for critical positions in support of managing California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.

This role involves learning and retaining information necessary to provide recruitment consultations to hiring supervisors and employees, reviewing and approving Human Resources recruitment transactions, and assisting with developing recruitment plans. We will provide the necessary training to ensure you are successful and have the opportunity to grow within CDFW and state service.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for applicants residing in California. The hybrid schedule is dependent on operational needs but is currently a minimum of two days in the office.

We are located in the new state-of-the-art Natural Resources Building in downtown Sacramento, right next to Light Rail for an easy commute. Our building features ergonomic furniture, panoramic downtown views, an employee gym, a cafeteria and bodega, call and conference rooms, adjacent childcare, and much more.

As a state employee, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits. You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits. Additionally, you will receive:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension with CalPERS
  • Paid holidays
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Accrual Credit
  • Professional Development Programs

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

Staff Services Analyst

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

You will find additional information about the job in the CDFW Careers page.

Working Conditions

This position works in a high-rise building when in-office and involves working on a computer/the ability to use a computer keyboard several hours a day. Attendance at virtual and in-person meetings and working groups as necessary is required. This position is eligible for telework consistent with CDFW's current telework policy.



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