Mendota Wildlife Area - Fish and Wildlife Technician

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team helping to manage seasonal wetland and upland habitats for a variety of wildlife on the 12,000 acre Mendota Wildlife Area? Under the supervision of the Sr. Environmental Scientist Supervisor, the Fish and Wildlife Technician will assist with the management and maintenance of wildlife habitat, including wetlands and upland food crops for wildlife, and controlling invasive weeds. Act as lead person for seasonal employees in performing maintenance activities for the public use programs, including operation of a hunter check station. Assist with purchasing and procurement requirements needed for wildlife area operation. Operate and maintain vehicles and various tractors and farming implements. Perform tasks for maintaining buildings and facilities on the wildlife area. The incumbent will also be required to write reports and maintain accurate records on herbicide use, water quality monitoring, and hunt results.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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Link to Fish and Wildlife Technician Exam:

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work may require working outdoors during adverse weather such as rain, cold and heat; walking or wading on uneven and muddy terrain. Ability to work outside in extreme temperatures, walk or wade on uneven and muddy terrain, deal with mosquitoes, ticks and other stinging/biting insects, rattlesnakes and other wildlife. Involves sitting some of the time but may involve walking or standing for extended periods at a counter area when receiving the public at hunter check stations. This position may require working weekends, holidays, non-traditional hours and outdoors during adverse weather. Work activities may include wading, hiking in hilly terrain, repetitive lifting and other physically challenging duties. Telework will not be available. State-owned housing is not available at this time. A Pesticide Qualified Applicators Certificate is required for this position. This certificate must be maintained during the course of employment.

Special Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of, interest in, and aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation and repair and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the State; 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.

This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will 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 transcripts (may be unofficial).

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-484-0916-905and RPA Number E-R4 WA 25-010in 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.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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.