Final Filing Date: 7/17/2024
Please apply for this job at the CalCareers link provided in the description below. Applications not submitted via CalCareers will not be considered.
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Job Description and Duties
Does spending your workday outdoors helping to restore and manage California’s wetlands appeal to you? Come see the Delta from a new perspective. The Fish Restoration Program is seeking a motivated, self-starter to work as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant. The Fish Restoration Program is part of an interagency group tasked with restoring 8,000 acres of tidal wetlands within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Wildlife Habitat Assistant will work with program staff to plan and build restoration projects as well as manage habitats on restoration properties. This position will be responsible for maintaining equipment, planning and carrying out invasive species control, assisting program staff conducting monitoring activities, and creating and maintaining working relationships with landowners and the general public.
Duties: Enjoy the Outdoors: Work with us to plan and carry out projects that breathe new life into the Delta's wetlands.
Fix and Maintain: Keep our equipment in top shape so we can get the job done right.
Fight Invasive Species: Help us protect our wetlands by controlling invasive plants and animals.
Monitor and Learn: Work closely with our team to keep track of how our restoration efforts are going.
Connect with Others: Build relationships with landowners and the community, sharing our passion for conservation.
Ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference? Join us today!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Work schedule and hours will vary as field work is scheduled based on the tides and type of work being conducted. Work in inclement weather conditions including operating boats and four-wheel drive vehicles on narrow levees and roads. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and equipment and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle. Work with other field staff in close quarters (cab of a truck).
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSISTANT
Final Filing Date: 7/17/2024
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply for this job at the CalCareers link provided in the description below. Applications not submitted via CalCareers will not be considered.
WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGH INDEED, SEE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:
The CalCareers Job Application Process Explained (youtube.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvS4FGEgyWo
Create a CalCareers Account: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx
Apply to the Job: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=439374
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,254.00 - $5,320.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person