Job Description and Duties

Are you excited to be part of a dynamic and diverse team working to manage and restore habitat for wildlife in Northern California? The Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a motivated individual to work as the Wildlife Habitat Supervisor in the Bay Delta Region.

This includes wildlife and habitat management, restoration and enhancement activities assisting our team region-wide.The job will include regular field work conducting habitat management on CDFW Un-Staffed Lands, including approximately 54,000 acres within BDR. Duties include:

Working as a field-based lead staff to perform challenging activities that benefit Wildlife and DFW properties. Helping to conduct seasonal wildlife surveys and hunting programs.

The position will lead and assist with habitat management, wildfire resiliency and fuel reduction projects, and facility and equipment operations and maintenance projects. Duties will include: maintaining infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles; implementing habitat projects; working hunter check stations; posting signs; vegetation management for wildfire resilience; and interacting with the public. The incumbent will also work with and lead a Wildlife Habitat Assistant and numerous Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aids.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam: Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I: EXAM BULLETIN

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

Working Conditions

The position will sometimes work long days or irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Field activities may involve strenuous physical activity in variable weather conditions.

Conditions often include extreme heat, cold, rain; steep or uneven terrain in remote settings; dust; and fumes and/or chemicals. Work using equipment and machinery, operating foot controls and performing repetitive foot movement, and exposure to excessive noise. Use of a computer keyboard in a sitting and/or standing position several hours a day.

Use of physical strength and agility to perform physical tasks involving kneeling, crawling, twisting, sitting, walking, climbing, standing, bending, and twisting from the neck and waist; repetitive hand/arm use includes simple and power gripping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, and reaching above and below shoulder level; and carrying/lifting up to 40 pounds. Must feel comfortable with close contact and handling of wildlife or handling carcasses, and interacting professionally with regional and HQ staff, and members of the public via e-mail, telephone, and in person meetings, in compliance with best practices. Possession of valid driver's license required and must be able to operate a motor vehicle, often 4-wheel drive, and equipment and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle. This is a full-time, permanent position.The reporting office is designated as the Fairfield Headquarters, but may be an alternative location (e.g., Napa field office or Santa Rosa field office) based on institutional need.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• WILDLIFE HABITAT SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-437644

Position #(s):

565-381-0903-002

Working Title:

Wildlife and Un-Staffed Lands Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I

Classification:

WILDLIFE HABITAT SUPERVISOR I

$4,866.00 - $6,091.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Solano County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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

Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Must be willing to work long days or irregular hours (early morning, evening, weekends as needed).

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: 7/1/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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.

• Statement of Qualifications

• In order to be considered for this position, you must provide responses to the supplemental questionnaire below with your State application. Applicable experience may include both paid or unpaid experience.
  
  Please keep your answers brief, no more than two pages in length, single spaced, using 12-point Arial font. If submitting your application electronically (via a CalCareers account), attach the final document as 'Supplemental Questionnaire' under Required Documents in Part 4) Application Package of the application steps.

1.Describe your experience with operating and maintaining heavy equipment, tractors, boats, trucks, etc.

2.Describe your experience in carpentry, plumbing, and maintaining buildings, grounds and facilities.

3.Describe your approach to effectively communicating with a supervisor, and with team members. Also, summarize how you would constructively resolve professional (job-related) issues and concerns.

4.Describe your experience with habitat management, including practical operations and maintenance, and with wildlife hunting programs.

• 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: Demonstrated ability to: Work independently or as a team member; respond positively and proactively to provide solutions to challenges; be highly dedicated and strongly self-motivated; have good written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to successfully engage, interact and communicate with staff, stakeholders, and a diverse public; show courtesy, respect, and tact towards all involved; value collaboration and support others' contributions in a diverse workplace;

Ability to: Accurately collect, record data in the field; use computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Assess totality of circumstances, act quickly, problem-solve, and maintain composure during high-pressure situations.

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:

John Krause

(415) 454-8050

John.Krause@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

You must reference Position Number 565-381-0903-002 and RPA Number E-R3 WM 23-008 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.

We recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Resume

• Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates and hours worked per week.

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.