Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team that protects the environment? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Warm Springs Hatchery (WSH) is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Fish and Wildlife Technician located in beautiful Sonoma Counties wine country in Geyserville. You will be part of our hatchery team working within the Russian River steelhead mitigation program producing up to 500,000 yearling steelhead per year. You will gain onsite experience by becoming part of our valued team performing fish culture activities and routine maintenance.

Be essential at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), where employees are valued and come together to manage and protect California’s diverse fish, wildlife, and habitats, for their ecological values and public enjoyment!

This position will be assigned to the Warm Springs Hatchery and assist Coyote Valley Fish Hatcheries as needed including the following duties:

- Feed and care for juvenile and adult fish.
- Clean fish rearing tanks, pick up dead fish, and keep simple records of fish losses.
- Monitor condition and behavior of fish and notifying supervisor and/or Fish Habitat  Assistant of any potential problems.
- Monitor in-flowing water conditions, alerting supervisor and/or Fish Habitat Assistant of potential problems.
- Care for steelhead eggs and fish at various stages of development. - Measure/weigh  eggs and fish and assessing their health and condition.
- Alert supervisors and/or Fish Habitat Assistant of potential problems while doing health assessments.
- Assist with fish weight counts, grading, inventorying, loading, and planting of fish.
- In absence of permanent staff at the site, assume more responsibility for site activities  such as fish stocking.
- Clean incubator stacks, jars, fish rearing units and equipment.
- Use handheld power tools to perform basic maintenance at the facility, and will perform  a variety of maintenance and repair tasks that include: weeding, mowing, painting,  plumbing, grounds care, cleaning and maintaining buildings and equipment; welding  (gas, arc and tig), fabricate equipment out of wood and metal; and operating gas and  electrical powered equipment and hand tools - drills, saws, sanders.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:  Fish and Wildlife Technician EXAM LINK

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work in wet conditions, adverse weather, and traverse uneven surfaces. Involves swimming up to 50 yards and, stay afloat for five minutes, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis with other staff and on a continued basis during periods of heavy operational need. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and equipment and be prepared to travel using a state vehicle. Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license with tank and air brake endorsement and current medical card. Typical work hours are 0730 - 1600 hours.

Special Requirements

Must be able to:
- Lift 40 pounds.
- Swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five minutes.
- Operate a motor vehicle and possess or obtain a valid Class B driver’s license with  Tanker and Air break endorsements.
- Use respirators and participate in the Department’s respirator protection program, and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) and certifications.
- Wear a uniform in accordance with CDFW’s Operations Manual Section 12901 uniform  standards.

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: Demonstrate knowledge and interest in fish and wildlife conservation; willingness to perform varied manual tasks; willingness to work in adverse weather conditions; willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

Special Physical Characteristics: Ability to lift 40 pounds; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five minutes.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently and in a team setting. Must work well with others and respond favorably to feedback.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-343-0916-004 and RPA Number E-R3 H 23-007in 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.

We recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates 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.
• Other -

  A Valid Driver's License is required. Please provide a photocopy 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. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Weekend work,

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