Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Enjoy your passion for hunting and the outdoors and develop work skills while you're at it!  The Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Suisun City, California is looking for new seasonal staff to assist with a variety of hands-on duties. This Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid position will:

Perform the routine work and general manual labor involved with day-to-day operations of a wildlife area, including minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, fencing, and cement work projects; posting wildlife area signage; litter and exotic plant removal; planting native vegetation; and installing, operating, and maintaining fish screens and associated water control structures.

Assist with the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area's pheasant and waterfowl hunts by assisting at the Hunter Check Station and conducting hunter bird identification/verification and logging. Document waterfowl band recovery data. Assist with Tule Elk retrieval during hunt program.

Use specialized equipment in the maintenance and creation of habitat areas on the wildlife area, including operating mowing equipment utilized for weed control purposes. Maintain and repair specialized equipment and repair buildings; keeping simple records; prepare simple draft reports; and computing.

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

The language below is required for these NT classifications.

• Applicants who receive public assistance under the CalWORKs program shall be given hiring priority consideration as provided in Government Code, Section 19063.

• Applicants who receive public assistance need to identify themselves as CalWORKs recipients in the comments section of the STD 678, Examination/Employment Application.

• Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs eligibility, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility or a copy of the most recent aid check stub.

• Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program. If CalWORKs verification is not submitted with the application, it will not be processed as CalWORKs eligible.

• Participation by a public assistance recipient is voluntary and in no event shall any person be subject to sanctions, through loss of benefits or eligibility, for not applying for, accepting, or continuing in a seasonal or entry level non-testing classification opening.

This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is being considered and you do not need to re-apply.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work requires irregular hours, varying workweek schedules, and weekends to accommodate field work, elk hunts, and hunter check station duties. Field days can be 10-12 hours long and start early in the morning. Must be able to tolerate mosquitoes, ticks, and inclement weather (e.g., heat, rain, wind, etc.); and traverse distances over uneven, muddy terrain/marshy conditions. Ability to work on various small watercrafts (motorized and self-propelled [kayak]) and land-based equipment. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while conducting field work and public work duties. This position is limited to 189 days or 1,500 hours—whichever is the best benefit to the employee—for each twelve-month period of the employee's appointment. Must possess a valid driver's license.

This position is located at the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Suisun, CA.

Special Requirements

Physical strength and agility, ability to lift and carry 40 pounds; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five (5) minutes; ability to work and traverse uneven terrain, flooded ponds, and muddy conditions.

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:

Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation and repair and maintenance work; willingness to work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; willingness to perform varied manual tasks; willingness to work in adverse weather conditions; willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

Good communication and organizational skills, and able to work independently and with a team.

Possession of a good driving record.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-384-0790-905and RPA Number E-R3 WA 25-006 & 009in 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.

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

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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