FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

Fish And Wildlife TechnicianDepartment of Fish and Wildlife$3,999.00 - $5,196.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/18/2026Under the supervision of the Senior Fish and Wildife Habitat Supervisor (Area Manager), the Fish and Wildlife Technician will be responsible for conducting day to day management activities at the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area Complex outside of Napa. These activities include operating equipment such as tractors, backhoes, and four-wheel drive vehicles. Job duties include discing, mowing, road maintenance, installation and maintenance of water control structures, water management, and the control of invasive species. They will help maintain heavy equipment and vehicles, as well as buildings and small gas and hand powered tools. Performs a variety of manual labor. Employee will interact with the public on a regular basis. Construction and routine maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, vehicles, and equipment are common tasks. The construction and maintenance of fences and posting boundaries of the wildlife areas will be conducted. The incumbent will maintain area facilities and equipment, including, buildings, shops, check stations, water control structures, irrigation devices, access roads, levees, and public use facilities. Maintain vehicle logs and equipment service records for all equipment and vehicles.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 vehicles with 4WD. Use herbicides and application equipment. Use a computer and keyboard several hours a day. Complete field work as needed to evaluate wetland habitat. Endure ticks and mosquitoes. Routine work involves unusual hours with the ability to change hours of work depending on the needs of wildlife area activities, and may include regular scheduling on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during hunting seasons. May include assisting the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area (GIWA) check station in Suisun, California. This position is located at the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area Complex in Napa, California.Requires physical strength and agility; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes; and the ability to lift forty (40) pounds. Requires the possession of a valid driver's license and ability to operate a state vehicle with 4WD on CDFW lands. Requires the ability to operate kayaks, jon boat, or Boston Whaler (fiberglass) boats, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). This position may require a pesticide Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) within one year of hire. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while conducting field work and public work duties. This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will 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).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.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).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 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 PackagesYou 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 94244Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou 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 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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 required and must be included.Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.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.