Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent will be responsible for conducting fish salvage operations on the Wallace Weir Fish Collection Facility to monitor anadromous fishery resources and may potentially work on other fisheries projects through the North Central Region.

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

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• Applicants who receive public assistance under the CalWORKs program shall be given hiring priority consideration as provided in Government Code, Section 19063.

• Applicants who receive public assistance need to identify themselves as CalWORKs recipients in the comments section of the STD 678, Examination/Employment Application.

• Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs eligibility, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility or a copy of the most recent aid check stub.

• Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program. If CalWORKs verification is not submitted with the application, it will not be processed as CalWORKs eligible.

• Participation by a public assistance recipient is voluntary and in no event shall any person be subject to sanctions, through loss of benefits or eligibility, for not applying for, accepting, or continuing in a seasonal or entry level non-testing classification opening.

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Working Conditions

Field work will be conducted in the Knights Landing Ridge Cut Slough near the Yolo Bypass. Conditions on site can range from cold, windy, rainy, and muddy to hot, dry, and dusty.  Most of the fieldwork will be conducted at the fish collection facility with flat, hard surfaces and heavy equipment and machinery, but may also be conducted in areas involving wading in shallow water with rocky, uneven, slippery and/or muddy terrain. Office space will be provided at the Rancho Cordova North Central Region Head Quarter’s Office for data entry Quality Assurance/Quality Control and assisting with anadromous fishery documents. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license. This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff on certain occasions. Fisheries monitoring work at other locations within the North Central Region may also be required and occasional overnight travel of up to 5% may be required based on operational need.

Special Requirements

• Physical strength and agility; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five minutes; ability to lift 40 pounds.

• 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).

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:

• Familiarity with the fundamentals of fish and wildlife management and ecology and general concepts principles involved in the departmental assignment.

• Familiarity with biology of California fishes and the use of standard fish sampling equipment.

• Experience towing and maneuvering trailers.

• College coursework and/or experience in ichthyology, fisheries, or zoology and career interests in fisheries biology.

• Motor Operator Training Course/Motorboat Operator Certification Course certification is a plus.

• Ability to make and record accurate laboratory and field observations.

• Understanding of fish and wildlife regulations and explain their purpose to the public.

• Willingness to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays; willingness to do routine work in order to learn; interest in and aptitude in the work; willingness to wear a uniform.

• Good communication skills, get along well with others, and work in small groups for extended periods of time. Ability to interact with the public and maintain a high level of professional integrity.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-241-0835-905 and RPA Number E-R2 F 26-001 to 003 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  .  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.

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.