Environmental Services Intern

Job Description and Duties

Do you want an exciting, dynamic position working with one of California's most charismatic wildlife species? Do you want to learn field biology skills as well as how to resolve human-wildlife conflicts?

The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Northern Region is seeking a motivated individual to assist with the state's growing Gray Wolf conservation program.

This position entails assisting the state wolf biologists in determining the distribution and abundance of Gray Wolves in northern California and with efforts to prevent Gray Wolf conflicts with livestock production. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience working independently and as part of a small team, driving 4-wheel drive and/or all-terrain vehicles, setting up and monitoring trail cameras, surveying for Gray Wolf tracks, scats and other sign, and deploying non-lethal deterrents measures to prevent Gray Wolf conflicts with livestock.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with ground-based surveys to document the distribution and abundance of Gray Wolves, including camera traps, hand-held telemetry, and survey for tracks, scat and other sign.

Assist staff biologists with Gray Wolf capture and telemetry collaring efforts.

Collect, manage and summarize field data, including camera trap videos and biological samples.

Assist with investigations of Gray Wolf sightings and depredations.

Assist with the deployment of non-lethal measures to deter Gray Wolves from livestock areas.

Please refer to the Duty Statement for specific duties and functions.

The Environmental Services Intern classification is a non-testing classification.

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.

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Working Conditions

This position requires extensive time in the field driving on dirt roads, using 4-wheel drive vehicles and/or all-terrain vehicles, and hiking in steep and rugged terrain under potentially adverse weather conditions. Position requires ability to lift 40 pounds, as well as physical strength and agility to hike with a backpack and/or other gear and to build and remove temporary fencing. The position may require irregular work hours including weekends and holidays. Extensive overnight travel and camping in remote areas is required. This position regularly requires the use of a computer for several hours at a time in the office. Periods of sitting, standing, and walking in the office are required. Use of a state-owned vehicle for travel is required between remote facilities and field sites where public transportation is not readily available. This position may be required to sometimes wear a uniform.

Special Requirements

Ability to lift 40 pounds; physical strength, agility and stamina to hike with a backpack in rugged terrain and to build and remove temporary fencing.

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:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to plan and execute work independently with a high degree of dependability and initiative and with a minimum of supervision. Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or all-terrain vehicles, especially in remote areas. Ability to navigate forest roads, hiking trails, and off trail in natural environments. Familiarity with California wildlife, especially carnivores. Physical capacity and endurance to regularly conduct fieldwork in remote settings. Knowledge of spreadsheet and database software (such as MS Excel and Access, or equivalent). Ability to maintain and repair field equipment, and use basic tools.

Interpersonal skills: Able to maintain a positive attitude amidst changing work environments, dynamic schedules, and challenges. Able to work well independently and in a team. Open to constructive feedback and willing to learn. Polite and tactful communication skills with colleagues and members of the public is expected, including with people with diverse viewpoints.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-181-4708-905 and RPA Number E-R1 W 25-005 - 006 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 . 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.

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.

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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  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.