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Job Posting: Game Program/Upland Unit Scientific Aid

 

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-474490

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Game Program/Upland Unit Scientific Aid
FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID

$17.73 - $21.04 per Hour

 

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off

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Job Description and Duties

The duties of this job include: deploying autonomous recording units and trail cameras on state and federal wildlife areas during the spring and summer, deploying autonomous recording units and trail cameras on National Forest Lands; completing point count surveys using distance sampling methods at predetermined locations associated with recording unit deployments. Process audio and trail camera data by uploading files to data repositories and species identifications software, validate random subsets of species detections from audio data, and manually process trail camera images, Other duties include data entry, deployment gear maintenance and inventory of field equipment.

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

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

Working Conditions

Possession of a CA driver’s license and ability to drive for up to 6 hours. Must be willing to work long, irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Field activities may include strenuous physical activity in variable weather conditions (hot or cold).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

 

Additional Documents

Position Details

 

JC-474490

 

565-035-0835-905

 

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTIFIC AID
$17.73 - $21.04

 

 

1

 

Yolo County

 

In Office

 

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

 

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

Good driving record. Willingness to: work irregular hours including weekends and holidays and to travel in performing field work throughout the State, do routine work in order to learn, develop interest in and aptitude for the work, wear a uniform. Physical strength and ability to lift 40 pounds. Ability to hike one-mile to and from deployment location on potentially steep terrain. Incumbent must possess good communication skills, get along well with others and work in small groups for extended periods of time. Ability to interact with the public and maintain a high level of professional integrity.


This position requires the 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. 

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:

 5/30/2025

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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).

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

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:

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:

Knowledge of California's upland gamebird species and wildlife survey methods.. Experience driving a 4-wheel drive or off-highway vehicle Wildlife biology, ecology, and taxonomy (e.g., ornithology, mammalogy, herpetology, etc.). Conduct on-line research of scientific literature and write at a college level. Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software. Ability to work remotely without direct supervision. Good organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records.

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:
Ian Dwight
(916) 261-5116
Ian.Dwight@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.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-035-0835-905 and RPA Number E-WLB 24-033 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.

 

 

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.