Fish and Wildlife Technician - Fisheries Program
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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.
Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:
Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.