Job Posting: Fish and Wildlife Technician

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-496071
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Fish and Wildlife Technician
FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

$3,999.00 - $5,196.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Fish and Wildlife Technician works with a group of boat operators, technicians, and scientists who are sampling fish and invertebrates in San Francisco Bay and the Delta as part the Interagency Ecological Program(IEP) for the San Francisco Estuary. The IEP is a large, multi-agency program that studies the bay and delta. Most of the sampling is done with fishing nets that are towed from Department of Fish and Wildlife vessels. These vessels range from 24' to 46' and all use hydraulics to deploy and retrieve fishing nets. The Fish and Wildlife Technician will assist in the sampling by handling fishing nets and other sampling gear (water quality instruments, benthic samplers, etc.), operating smaller power vessels (under 35'), trailering smaller boats, sorting, measuring, and handling fish and invertebrates, and occasionally recording sample information on data sheets.
Additional tasks include repair and maintenance of vessels, trailers, nets, and other sampling equipment and preparing sampling gear for field work. Includes repairing and construction of various fishing nets.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife conducts several large IEP studies in the bay and delta, including work on Striped Bass, White and Green Sturgeon, Delta Smelt, Longfin Smelt and the food web for these and other species of interest.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

 

Class Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician/Exam Bulletin

 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Up to 15 days a month working aboard research vessels, which (1) requires starting work early; (2) often requires working in excess of 8 hours per day and occasional overnight travel (up to 5%); (3) requires standing, sitting, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 40 pounds on an unlevel or moving surface; (4) often occurs in inclement weather and rough water; and (5) frequently requires handling fish. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while conducting field work and public work duties. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle often in heavy traffic and early in the morning.

This position is located at the CDFW, Bay Delta Region field office in Stockton, California.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-496071
Position #(s):
565-323-0916-016
Working Title:
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Classification:
FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN
$3,999.00 - $4,765.00 A
$4,151.00 - $5,196.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Joaquin County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

 

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

 

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to swim at least 50 yards and to stay afloat at least 5 minutes; good physical condition; and ability to repetitively lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to maintain balance and work safely on boats in rough water in a variety of weather conditions (cold, rainy, hot).

This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License. Must maintain a clean driving record. The selected candidate may 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 a copy of their Degree/Official Transcripts.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
HRB Mailing Address
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Closed Drop Off Location
Human Resources Branch
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

    In order to be considered for this position, you must provide responses to the supplemental questionnaire below with your State application. Please keep your collective answers to no more than two pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Applications with responses that are not related to the prompts of the supplemental questionnaire may be eliminated from consideration.

    1. Please describe your experience operating and working from small power boats, including trailering small boats. Can include pleasure boats, such as fishing and water ski boats.

    2. Please describe your experience maintaining and repairing power boats.

    3. Please describe your experience working with hand tools, power tools, and welding.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
Interest in working with fish and wildlife and comfortable working on and operating small power boats in a variety of water and weather conditions. Willingness to work long days, often starting early in the morning (before 6 AM) and including occasional overnight travel. Knowledge of maintenance and repair of small boats, boat trailers, fish handling, fishing nets, and other fishing gear.

Special Personal Characteristics: Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, repair, and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the State, and work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; willingness to do heavy manual labor, work in adverse weather conditions, and to wear a prescribed uniform; keenness of observation; tact; and reliability.

Special Physical Characteristics: Ability to swim at least 50 yards and to stay afloat at least five minutes; good physical condition; and ability to repetitively lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to maintain balance and work safely on boat deck during rough-water conditions.
Additional Desirable Qualifications: Good driving record; additional course work or experience in biological sciences; interest in a career in biology or fisheries science.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
April Hennessy
(209) 875-3277
April.Hennessy@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Post & Bid

This position is subject to Post and Bid but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to Department of Fish and Wildlife employees currently in the classification. If a bid is not awarded, other eligible applicants will be considered if reachable on the eligible list. List the position number on your application under the Job Title(s) for which you are applying. Please see the duty statement for specifics. Submit one application per position for which you are applying. Open to all candidates eligible for appointment to the classification.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-323-0916-016 and RPA Number E-R3 SO 24-022 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 https://jobs.ca.gov.  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.

 

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete

 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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