Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team to help shape the future of CDFW Lands? Join the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) Lands Program in the Wildlife Branch (Headquarters), based out of West Sacramento! The Lands Program is seeking motivated staff with general ecology/biology knowledge and strong organizational and communication skills to join the team. The Lands Program engages in collaborative leadership with Regional land management staff throughout the state for tasks such as land management planning, field data collection, data management, and data analysis as well as document writing, formatting, and review. Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the Environmental Services Intern will assist with Land Management Planning, coordination of Wildlife Restoration Grant funding, and the Sentinel Site Network. Land management planning may include assisting with resource inventory data collection, providing support for internal workshops and public meetings, organizing and summarizing background information, and formatting accessible documents. Assistance with Wildlife Restoration Grant coordination may consist of entering, updating, and verifying grant budgets in an internal project organization application. The Sentinel Site Network is a series of biodiversity data collection sites located throughout the state. Work may entail assisting with the installation and maintenance of climate and biodiversity sensors such as camera traps, acoustic recorders, and/or Motus stations. The incumbent may also process field data using artificial intelligence tools such as Wildlife Insights.

The Environmental Services Intern 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

This position primarily requires working in an office environment which involves using a computer several hours a day and attending virtual or in person meetings. This may necessitate sitting most of the time and walking or standing for brief periods. Field duties include long-distance overnight travel during the field season and some short day-long trips, and may require rigorous physical work under variable conditions in the field. A minimum of two days per week must be either in-office or in the field. Must possess a valid Driver's License, be able to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle, and be able to travel using a State vehicle. Infrequent evening or weekend work may be required.

Special Requirements

This position requires the 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. 

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:

Ability to act professionally, be flexible, and tactful communicating with diverse audiences; good analytical, interpersonal, public presentation, communication, and writing skills; routine use of MS Office computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and SharePoint; and on-line sourcing of information. Experience in preparing reports, including writing and creating tables and charts and accessibility formatting. Ability to organize/synthesize large amounts of varied information. Ability to carry out field work in rugged and hot environments.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-035-4708-905  and RPA Number E-WLB 24-026 & 028in 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other -

  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.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

  Statement of Qualification (SOQ) must be no more than 2 pages in length, 12-point Century Gothic font. Resumes or cover letters DO NOT take place of the SOQ; applications received without an SOQ will not be considered and will be disqualified. Describe how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience (paid or unpaid) have prepared you for this position. Address both field work and office components.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Internship, Seasonal work, Remote job, Long distance, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift, 2 days per week,

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