Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Fish Hatchery Manager I, this position performs support at California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hatcheries statewide. This position involves all aspects of fish culture such as: trapping, spawning, rearing, feeding, treating, transporting, recovering and recording data for salmon and Steelhead. Incumbent must be able to operate (with department training) forklifts, fish pumps, feed carts, crowders and Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) etc. Perform grounds, facility and equipment maintenance.

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

Operation of a vehicle that requires a commercial class A license. The Incumbent must be able to obtain a California Commercial Class A Driver’s license within one year of appointment. The Incumbent must possess and maintain a Commercial Driving License Class A with a tank endorsement. CDFW requires participation by all commercial drivers to be in a random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Incumbent will be working outside in all weather conditions performing tasks, standing for long periods on asphalt, concrete, and uneven ground.  Working in and around water. Driving vehicles on and off road. Must be able to work some holidays, odd hours, weekends, special events and some overnight travel to distant release locations. This position requires the incumbent to wear prescribed class B, C, D, and E uniforms (according to CDFW guidelines) during work hours.

No State housing is available.

Special Requirements

A high degree of personal initiative is required. A successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and possess both written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment, and the ability to think and work creatively. The position requires limited travel to project and facility locations throughout the Region.

Public Outreach: Will have almost daily contact with members of the public, answer questions and describe the general daily activities. May participate in fairs and local events.

Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, repair and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the state and work unusual hours (weekends, holidays and overtime); be reliable; willingness to do manual labor, work in adverse weather conditions and on uneven ground. Experience with basic math and critical thinking.

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

Must work with others and be cordial and respectful.

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:

A high degree of personal initiative is required. A successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and possess both written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment, and the ability to think and work creatively. The position requires limited travel to project and facility locations throughout the Region.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-243-0916-028 and RPA Number E-R2 H 24-009 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  This position requires possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tank (“N”) endorsement . 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, and endorsement. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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