Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department Fish and Wildlife's Northern Region Inland Fisheries and Wild Trout unit has an opening for six Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aids. The incumbents will assist a team of scientists working to survey and conduct restoration activities within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Russian Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness and other areas throughout the region. This project seeks to conduct range-wide visual encounter surveys for fish, amphibians, reptiles, and other aquatic species in high-elevation lakes and wetlands to inform the Department's backcountry fisheries management and monitoring of at-risk amphibians activities.

We are seeking six highly motivated individuals to join our team in a position that provides development of expertise in fisheries and herpetology science and management, survey and study design, designing, implementing, and monitoring habitat restoration projects, data analysis, scientific writing, California Endangered Species Act (CESA) and other environmental laws and regulations. This position will require a significant commitment to backcountry work, hiking, camping, and operating 4-wheel drive vehicles in remote high mountain environments. Overnight travel will be required.

Please refer to the Duty Statement for specific duties and functions.

The Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid classification is a non-testing classification.

Applicants who receive public assistance under the CalWORKs program shall be given hiring priority consideration as provided in Government Code, Section 19063.

• Applicants who receive public assistance need to identify themselves as CalWORKs recipients in the comments section of the STD 678, Examination/Employment Application.

• Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs eligibility, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility or a copy of the most recent aid check stub.

• Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program. If CalWORKs verification is not submitted with the application, it will not be processed as CalWORKs eligible.

• Participation by a public assistance recipient is voluntary and in no event shall any person be subject to sanctions, through loss of benefits or eligibility, for not applying for, accepting, or continuing in a seasonal or entry level non-testing classification opening.

Working Conditions

Office and field related activities. Field activities include working in inclement weather; physical capability and endurance to conduct fieldwork in remote backcountry/wilderness areas accessible only by hiking; ability to navigate uneven off-trail terrain; multiple day trips (up to 8 days) require campground and backpack camping. Extensive activities associated with streams, lakes, and other wetland habitats. Ability to lift and carry a 40 lb. backpack for an extended period up to 8 days in wilderness and backcountry terrain. Wear a prescribed uniform when engaging with the public, conducting field work, and during site visits. Possess a valid Driver’s License; ability to operate vehicles including 4-wheel drive vehicles on dirt roads, in rough terrain and all-terrain vehicle operation. Travel is required. 

Special Requirements

Special Physical Characteristics: Physical strength and agility; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five minutes; ability to lift 40 pounds; ability to distinguish colors in the red-green color spectrum.

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:

Good driving record; additional course work or experience in biological or chemical sciences; interest in and knowledge of fishing, hunting or studying fish, wildlife, invertebrates or plants; experience in camping, boating, and maintaining or repairing equipment; interest in a career in biology or fish wildlife.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-141-0835-905and RPA Number E-R1 F 24-019 - 024in 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.
• School Transcripts
• 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. 

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