Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Hatchery Manager I, the incumbent conducts all aspects of fish culture, which includes trapping, spawning, rearing, feeding, treating Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. This position will also perform grounds and building maintenance and repair (including use of hand tools). Operate forklifts, trucks, pumps, fish loaders, and other types of mechanical equipment.

Link to Fish and Wildlife Technician Exam: CalCareers

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Working Conditions

The incumbent will be required to work some holidays, weekends, evening or night shifts and special events. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, around water, and uneven ground. This position requires possession of a valid Class C driver’s license. Must maintain a clean driving record. This position will require occasional travel within the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include an overnight stay). Be able to operate (with department training) forklifts, fish pumps, feed carts, fish crowders, Class C trucks, and utility vehicles. Must be able to perform basic math and collect data. The position requires limited travel to project and facility locations throughout the Region. The position involves using a variety of specialized and common tools, meters, pumps, and vehicles to perform the duties.  State housing is not available. Wearing a prescribed CDFW uniform is required.

Special Requirements

Ability to lift 40 pounds, swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes.  

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. 

The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial).

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:

Experience working with fish or wildlife and some knowledge of plumbing, welding, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical skills. Basic math knowledge and experience in collecting, organizing, analyzing and entering data; a high degree of personal initiative; an ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment; possess both written, verbal, critical thinking, and communication skills. Aptitude for wildlife conservation work, willingness to do heavy manual labor, keenness for observation, tact, and reliability. Ability to work in all types of weather.

Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, repair, and maintenance work; willingness to travel throughout the state, and work unusual hours Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and to wear a prescribed uniform; keenness of observation; tact; and reliability.

Ability to work with others in a team environment and independently, be cordial and respectful to others, Be a self-starter, reliable and dependable.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-243-0916-033 and RPA Number E-R2 H 25-004 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.

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