Fish and Wildlife Technician

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Fish Hatchery Manager I, the incumbent conducts all aspects of fish culture, which includes trapping, spawning, rearing, feeding, treating Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Trout. The incumbent will also perform grounds, building, and equipment maintenance and repair, fish pumps, feed carts, fish crowders, Class C trucks, utility vehicles, and small engines. Must be able to perform basic math and collect data. The position requires limited travel to project and facility locations throughout the Region. The position involves using a variety of specialized and common tools, meters, pumps, and vehicles to perform the duties. May require operation of forklift with training and certification (required by state law) provided by department.

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.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

Link to Fish and Wildlife Technician Exam: CalCareers

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Working Conditions

Incumbent will be working outside in all weather conditions (hot, cold, and wet) performing tasks, standing for long periods on asphalt, concrete, and uneven ground. Will be working in and around cold and/or fast-moving water. This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License. Will regularly drive state vehicles and must maintain a clean driving record. Must be able to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, special events. Occasional travel (5%) is required within the state of California and may include an overnight stay. Wearing a prescribed CDFW uniform and safety gear is required. No state housing is available.

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

This position requires the possession of a valid Class C drivers license and must maintain a clean driving record. 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:

Experience working with fish or wildlife and some knowledge of plumbing, welding, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical skills; basic math knowledge and experience in collecting, organizing and entering data; a high degree of personal initiative; an ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment and think and work creatively; possess both written, verbal, math, critical thinking and communication skills.

Special Personal Characteristics: Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, repair, and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the State; willingness to do heavy manual labor; keenness of observation; tact; and reliability.

Interpersonal Skills: Incumbent must possess good communication skills, get along well with others, and work both independently and in a team environment. 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 565-243-0916-905 and RPA Number NCR 26-005 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.