Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife North Central Region Fisheries Program is looking for a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join our team to support salmonid monitoring projects on the Feather, Yuba, Sacramento, and American rivers and the Delta. Data collected from these monitoring efforts contribute towards a large-scale multi-agency effort to develop a juvenile production estimate for spring-run Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River Watershed and support work conducted under the Sport Fish Recreation Act. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the conservation and management of spring-run Chinook salmon, fall-run Chinook salmon, Green Sturgeon, and White Sturgeon, in the Central Valley of California.

Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, the incumbent will support salmonid and sturgeon monitoring operations on the Sacramento River and tributaries. The incumbent will be responsible for installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of sampling equipment and gear including rotary screw traps, fyke nets, gill nets, and fish passage monitoring systems; maintenance and repair of vehicles, vessels, and trailers; and assisting in the collection of environmental and biological data as appropriate/needed. May work under the lead of Environmental Scientists and may work on other fisheries studies throughout the North Central Region. Additional job information can be found in the Duty Statement.

This position is located in the North Central Region Headquarters in Rancho Cordova with a team of passionate, hardworking, and dedicated staff. We seek individuals who share enthusiasm for fisheries conservation and management.

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:

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Working Conditions

Will work outdoors in all weather conditions, in and around cold and fast-moving water, and on uneven terrain. Will be required to travel to different work locations in the Sacramento River Watershed utilizing a state vehicle. Must posses a valid driver's license; will regularly drive state vehicles, boats, and trailers. Will be required to work weekends and holidays. A uniform and appropriate safety gear will be required to be worn daily. Workspace will be provided in an office/warehouse as necessary and appropriate. May work on other fisheries projects throughout the North Central Region as needed.

This position will be based out of the Rancho Cordova field office and may require frequent travel to field and equipment storage sites. Occasional travel is less than 5%.

NO STATE HOUSING IS AVAILABLE.

Special Requirements

Ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes; maintain good physical condition; elevate 40 pounds; work outdoors in various weather conditions; work in and around water (including wading and snorkeling).

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:

Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, repair, and maintenance work; ability to operate boats and tow trailers; willingness to travel to perform field work throughout the State; and willingness to work irregular hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, get along well with others, and work both independently and in a team environment; have keenness of observation; and be reliable. 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 565-241-0916-905 and RPA Number NCR 26-006 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.

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