Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and diverse team working to address issues of wildlife health and wildlife conflict? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Inland Deserts Region(R6) is seeking a motivated Wildlife Biologist to assist in wildlife capture and perform outreach and response to issues of animal welfare, disease, and depredation. Duties include:

Animal Welfare and Wildlife Health Monitoring: Provide support to Regional Unit Biologists, Mule Deer and Bighorn Sheep Program Biologists; Manage, respond, and track incident calls, reports, and incident response in coordination with regional staff; Law Enforcement Division (LED); and the Wildlife Health Laboratory (WHL). Implement best practices to mitigate conflict that emphasize effective and humane solutions consistent with code, regulations, and policy. Provide technical assistance to reporting parties, stakeholders, and local communities based on best available science. Utilize the statewide online Wildlife Incident Reporting (WIR) System as an authorized investigator; manage complex datasets; input and maintain WIR documentation to ensure data integrity and quality control. Analyze and prepare technical documents and periodic reports to ensure accurate clear reporting of HWC reporting, incident response, and depredation take.

FIELD RESPONSE: Conduct site visits and/or field incident response to investigate reported conflicts, depredation, potential public safety, and investigations associated with wildfire, drought, disease, or contaminants. Coordinate incident response with regional staff, LED, WHL, and agency partners. Capture, handle, and transport wild animals in distress (e.g., orphaned, injured) using capture techniques such as chemical immobilization and live traps. Perform investigation of reported property damage (depredation), issue depredation permits consistent with code, regulations, and policy. Assist with risk assessment and field response to wildlife incidents that may include potential public safety and/or require intervention (e.g., relocation, euthanasia) in coordination with other staff.

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: Conduct presentations about sensitive wildlife issues to the public, local communities, and stakeholders. Prepare and distribute educational materials at special events, public meetings, and upon request. Provide program updates to scientific staff, other agencies, and stakeholders through presentations, seminars, and publications.

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

If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service.

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.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:v ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST EXAM LINK

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Must be willing to work long, irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Ability to use a computer keyboard in a sitting and/or standing position several hours a day. Will interact with regional and branch staff, and members of the public via e-mail, telephone, and in-person. Must attend occasional meetings. Ability to wear a uniform, as appropriate. Field activities may involve strenuous physical activity in variable weather conditions. Possession of valid driver license required. Ability to drive up to 8-hours. Must be vaccinated against rabies virus with adequate current antibody titer or willing to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations. Must feel comfortable with potential close contact with imperiled and/or confined wild animals. Must complete mandatory wildlife capture training and firearms training within 6 months of hire.

This is a full-time limited term position for 12 months, which may be renewed for up to 2 years total. The position may become permanent.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-414782

Position #(s):

565-604-0762-905

Working Title:

Wildlife Biologist; Capture and Incident Response

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,145.00 - $5,132.00 A

$5,037.00 - $6,250.00 B

$6,375.00 - $7,926.00 C

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Bernardino County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Must be vaccinated against rabies virus with adequate current antibody titer or be willing to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations as pre-condition of working with rabies vector species.

Possession of a valid driver license required.

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Must be willing to work occasional long, irregular hours, early morning, evening, and weekends as needed, because of the species involved.

Must be able to qualify to use a firearm (e.g., for chemical immobilization of wildlife, as needed).

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/9/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Human Resources Branch

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Applicant must include a one-page Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using Arial 12-font for this position. The SOQ must include "Statement of Qualifications" in the header, along with the Job Control number and the candidate's name. The SOQ is a narrative discussion. Please describe:
  
  1) Your education, training and/or experience pertaining to issues of wildlife capture, wildlife health, conflict, or wildlife damage management.
  
  2) Your experience interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, such as professional staff, researchers, stakeholders, and the public.
  
  3) Your education, training and/or experience performing scientific work or collecting biological data in the field.
  
  4) Your education, training and/or experience handling wild animals, which may include in the field, laboratory, or captive setting.
• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application.

• Other -

  A Valid Driver's License is required. Please provide a photocopy of the front and back of your Driver's License (DL) clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class and expiration.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to work independently; excel in a collaborative setting; and communicate with stakeholders who may hold passionate opposing views regarding wildlife management. Respond positively and proactively to challenges. Show courtesy, respect, and tact towards others. Values collaboration and others’ contributions in the workplace. Highly dedicated and strongly self-motivated. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to qualify to use a firearm (e.g., for chemical immobilization of wildlife).

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to accurately collect, record, and/or analyze biological data in the field. Ability to successfully engage, interact and communicate with staff, stakeholders, and diverse publics. Ability to think quickly, problem-solve, and respond to fast-changing situations involving dangerous or imperiled wildlife. Ability to maintain composure during high-pressure situations. Ability to use computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jeff Villepique
(760) 937-5966
Jeff.Villepique@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO OFFICE
(916) 902-9211
EEO@wildlife.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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