Job Description and Duties

Come work with us in Suisun Marsh, the largest contiguous brackish water marsh in the Western U.S.! Suisun Marsh is home to a variety of wildlife species including: the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse, tule elk, western pond turtles, and a variety of waterfowl. This year we will be collecting biological data on wildlife and plant populations to support the Suisun Marsh Plan and Suisun Marsh Preservation Agreement.

Summer surveys will include small mammal trapping and vegetation surveys to monitor salt marsh harvest mice. In the fall you will assist with elk surveys, bird surveys, and work at the hunter check station for Grizzly Island Wildlife Area during pheasant, elk, and waterfowl hunts.

This a great opportunity to apply and gain varied experience with wildlife surveys in tidal and managed wetlands.

The Environmental Services Intern classification is a non-testing classification.

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

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

Working Conditions

Work irregular hours and varying workweek schedules to accommodate field work, which may include working on weekends. Field days can be 10-12 hours long and start early in the morning.

Requires tolerating mosquitos, ticks, and inclement weather (heat or rain) and walking distances over uneven and flooded terrain. Ability to work on various small watercrafts (motorized and self-propelled [kayak]). Must possess a valid driver's license. Requires driving on both primitive rural and highly congested urban roads.

Ability to sit and use a computer keyboard several hours a day. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while conducting field work and public work duties.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN
• FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-434717

Position #(s):

565-384-4708-905

Working Title:

Fish and Wildlife Intern

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN

$2,868.00 - $3,220.00 A

$3,124.00 - $3,502.00 B

$3,401.00 - $3,823.00 C

Shall Consider:

FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID

$17.21 - $20.43

of Positions:

3

Work Location:

Solano County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 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, CDFW 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!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The positions requires a valid California Driver License. Please see instructions under Required Application Package Documents below. NOTE Image files are not compatible with the upload portal. Please upload the photocopy document as a PDF or paste and save photos in a Word document.

Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to operate a motor vehicle, and be prepared to travel using a state vehicle. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while conducting field work and public work duties.

Conduct field surveys as needed which regularly involve both early morning and late evening work activities. Lift up to 40 pounds and be comfortable in and around tidal waters.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

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

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

• Degree and/or 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.

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.

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Experience or educational background in biological surveying, field sampling, studying or evaluating wildlife populations and habitats.

Knowledge of the identification of vegetation and wildlife species including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Organizational and competency skills to accurately collect, record, and report data, as well as to navigate to hard-to-find areas. Willingness to work irregular hours including late nights and weekends with varying workweek schedules to accommodate field work.

Ability to read and operate a GPS unit. Work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Melissa Riley

(209) 628-0247

melissa.riley@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Civil Rights Office

(916) 902-9211

civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov. If applications are mailed, it is recommended that they are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt. Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions - list the Position & RPA Numbers (submit transcripts and driver's license information, if applicable) may not be

considered. Only apply for one Job Control (JC) per application.

Please reference Fish and Wildlife Environmental Services Intern or Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid - Position#565-384-4708-905 and RPA# E-R3 WA 23-027 thru 23-029 JC-434717 on your application.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.