Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid

Job Description and Duties

This position will assist permanent staff at the Warm Springs and Coyote Valley Fish Hatcheries as needed including the following duties:

- Feeding and caring for juvenile and adult fish

- Cleaning fish rearing tanks, pick up dead fish, and keep simple records of fish losses

- Monitoring condition and behavior of fish and notifying supervisor and/or permanent staff of any potential problems

- Monitoring in-flowing water conditions, alerting supervisor and/or permanent staff of potential problems

- Caring for steelhead eggs and fish at various stages of development

- Measuring/weighing eggs and fish and assessing their health and condition

- Alerting supervisors and/or permanent staff of potential problems while doing health assessments

- Assisting with fish weight counts, grading, inventorying, loading, and planting of fish

- In the absence of permanent staff at the site, assuming more responsibility for site activities such as fish stocking

- Cleaning incubator stacks, jars, fish rearing units and equipment

- Using handheld power tools to perform basic maintenance at the facility, and performing 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), fabricating equipment out of wood and metal; and operating gas and electrical powered equipment and hand tools -- drills, saws, and sanders.

The Fish and Wildlife Seasonal 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Requires standing and walking on uneven, and slippery surfaces. Involves standing up to 8 hours a day, adipose fin clipping fish. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes. Must be willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be prepared to travel using a state vehicle. Requires the periodic required use of respirators and participation in the Department’s respirator protection program, and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) and certifications. A uniform shall be worn in accordance with CDFW’s Operations Manual Section 12901 uniform standards.

Additional Requirements: This position requires the employee to stay onsite at Coyote Valley Fish Facility and Warm Springs Hatchery in rotation, perform standby duties and respond to emergency call-backs.

Special Requirements

Special Personal Characteristics: Willingness to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays and to travel in performing field work throughout the State; willingness to do routine work in order to learn; interest in and aptitude in the work; willingness to wear a uniform; demonstrated knowledge and interest in fish and wildlife conservation; willingness to perform varied manual tasks; willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.

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

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

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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.

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:

Good driving record; additional course work or experience in biological or chemical sciences; interest in and knowledge of fishing, hunting or studying fish, wildlife, invertebrates or plants; experience in camping, boating, and maintaining or repairing equipment; interest in a career in biology or fish wildlife. Knowledge in or experience with basic construction, metal fabrication, and plumbing.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-43-0790-905and RPA Number E-R3 H 24-002 & 003 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.

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.

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.