FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join the Wildfire Resiliency team in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves outdoor work to manage and protect wildlife areas, maintain firebreaks, conduct species surveys, and ensure public safety. This is a full-time, 12-month limited term position with benefits, requiring physical labor in various weather conditions and potential travel.
Working in the great outdoors! Become part of the Wildfire Resiliency team with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and work in the great outdoors. CDFW employees are valued and come together to manage and protect California’s diverse fish, wildlife, and habitats, for their ecological values and public enjoyment! CDFW owns and manages many back county lands know as wildlife areas and ecological reserves. CDFW needs someone to help protect these wild open spaces to ensure wildlife has a place and to help enhance public safety. CDFW Fish & Wildlife Technicians help to ensure that these wildlife areas and ecological reserves are hardened against unwanted wildfires by maintain firebreaks and defensible space around buildings, structures, roads, trails, and the wildland urban interface on Department lands. Reduce ignition sources and fuel loads through mechanical (blading, mowing, tree limbing, brush removal), and maintaining road systems to allow for emergency access. Fish & Wildlife Technicians also conduct pre work project species surveys and wildlife monitoring after work project completion.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Class Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician/Exam Bulletin

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service.

During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

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

Working Conditions

Office will be located at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Office. Work involves regularly working outside in inclement weather and harsh conditions. Areas include uneven terrain in various environments. Requires ability to operate and drive numerous types of heavy equipment and 4x4 vehicles, and willingness to drive to remote locations, lift heavy objects, and ability to change hours of work due to area activities. May encounter mosquitoes, ticks and other stinging/biting insects, rattlesnakes and other wildlife. Must wear a uniform while interacting with the public. Routine work involves unusual hours and potential scheduling on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Some overnight travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-479130

Position #(s):

565-561-0916-905

Working Title:
Wildfire Resiliency Fish and Wildlife Technician - Limited Term

Classification:
FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN
$3,883.00 - $4,626.00 A

$4,030.00 - $5,045.00 B

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Los Angeles County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - 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

Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.

This position requires the 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.

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: 6/2/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

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

HRB Mailing Address

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

Closed Drop Off Location

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.

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:

Demonstrate ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. Perform activities independently and with others; take and provide direction on work activities; demonstrate responsibility for decision and actions. Currently have or the ability to obtain appropriate Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) for vehicles used on CDFW lands, boat operator, 4x4 Quad, and pesticide applicator (QAC) certifications. Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.

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:

Jason Price

(858) 467-2719

Jason.Price@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 565-561-0916-905 and RPA Number E-R5 NH 24-015 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 https://jobs.ca.gov. 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.

Post & Bid

This position is subject to Post and Bid but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to Department of Fish and Wildlife employees currently in the classification. If a bid is not awarded, other eligible applicants will be considered if reachable on the eligible list. List the position number on your application under the Job Title(s) for which you are applying. Please see the duty statement for specifics. Submit one application per position for which you are applying. Open to all candidates eligible for appointment to the classification.

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.