Fish and Wildlife Technician

Job Description and Duties

Under 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.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Please thoroughly and appropriately answer all requested information for each employment record entry in step 3) Experience of the online application. STD 678 Employment Applications will be screened for thorough completion of the Employment History section (beginning on page 4). Do not simply state to refer to your resume. If a field does not apply, enter "N/A" or other appropriate answer. Click "Print" at the bottom of the CalCareers application to preview your STD 678 application. Applicants whose applications do not follow these instructions may be eliminated from further consideration.

Link to Class Title Exam: Fish and Wildlife Technician / Exam Bulletin

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

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Working Conditions

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.

Special Requirements

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.

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 with:

- The use, operation and maintenance of tractors, backhoe, dozer, grader and various attachments and other modern farm equipment

- Farm practices and terminology

- Wildlife food and cover requirements

- Wildlife habitat improvement methods and techniques

- Construction, installation, and maintenance of road, buildings, enclosures, water control systems, and wildlife watering devices

- Soils and land uses, farming and marsh management practices, farming equipment, machinery, general power tools, welding, carpentry, and concrete work

- Wildlife management activities in California

- Waterfowl regulations and wildlife area specific rules

- Fishing and hunting

- Maintaining or repairing equipment and boats

- Wildlife area or habitat management

- Working with the public, public recreation activities, and hunting programs

- Working in wetland habitats

- Computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; GIS; data entry; mobile devices

Special Personal Characteristics: Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, including construction, repair, and maintenance work. Demonstrated ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. Ability to perform activities independently and with others; take and provide direction on work activities; demonstrates responsibility for decision and actions.

Interpersonal Skills: Able to work together with fellow employees in a cooperative manner. Deals effectively with pressure, maintains focus and intensity, yet remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Considers and responds appropriately to needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations. Tactful, and treats others with respect. Open to change and new information. Able to adapt to behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

Possession of a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license.

Benefits

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

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.

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 required and must be included.
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  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.