Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Habitat Management: Operate equipment used in the maintenance and enhancement of habitat areas on the YBWA, including spray and mowing equipment utilized for weed and invasive species control purposes. Use seeders, tillers, discs, and other implements; and monitor water to accomplish habitat management goals. Safely operate and maintain power tools, small farm tractors, and farming implements. Answer questions from the general public. Hunter Check Station: Provide operational assistance for the hunter check station which includes opening of gates, issuing daily access permits, providing information about the YBWA (such as driving directions, hunt program regulations, and procedures), and identifying and documenting waterfowl and upland game birds. Professionally represent the California Department of Fish and Wildlife during hunting season and throughout the year. Wildlife Area Support: Assist with maintenance activities on the YBWA Complex which includes posting a variety of regulatory signs for hunting and other public uses in fields and wetlands via truck, boat, or on foot. Assist permanent staff with projects including water control structure replacement, cleaning irrigation ditches, and planting food crops for wildlife. Assist with collecting trash, mowing of lawns, repairing wildlife area boundary fences, replacing boundary signs, painting buildings, washing vehicles and tractors as needed, and assisting other staff with minor repairs and servicing of farming equipment. Open and close entrance gate on various schedules including sunrise and sunset. Perform administrative tasks, including tracking of time worked; attend career development and training programs and seminars as appropriate to contribute to the achievement of Region 3’s goals and objectives.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work unusual hours in a hunter check station from September through January, including holidays and weekends for portions of the year. Will be expected to work in inclement weather, on uneven terrain, and lift and carry 40 pounds. Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to operate a motor vehicle or equipment, and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle. This position is located at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis, California.

This position qualifies for

Special Requirements

Physical strength and agility; ability to lift 40 pounds.

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation and repair and maintenance work. Willingness to work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; perform varied manual tasks; and work in adverse weather conditions. Interpersonal Skills: Good communication skills.

Ability to work in stressful environments while maintaining a teamwork atmosphere; work independently for long hours; and effectively communicate conditions in the field to supervising and lead staff at the beginning and end of shifts. Knowledge of: The fundamentals of fish and wildlife management and ecology and general concepts and principles involved in the management of wildlife areas.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-384-0790-905  and RPA Number E-R3 WA 24-004-006 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other -

  A  Valid Driver's License is required. Please provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your Driver's License (DL), clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.

• 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Seasonal work, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday,

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