Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team that protects the environment? The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Hot Creek Hatchery (HCH) is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Fish and Wildlife Technician located in Mammoth Lakes, California. Under the supervision of the Fish Hatchery Manager I, the Fish and Wildlife Technician: performs a variety of tasks at the Hot Creek Fish Hatchery related to the care and production of wild, domestic, and endangered fish, required injection vaccinations of fish, and fish stocking.

Ability to obtain a California class A or B Commercial Driver License with tank endorsement within the first year of employment to transport fish using a Commercial truck with customized tank to various waters throughout the Eastern Sierra. Respond to power outages on hatchery grounds and remedy problems. Will be assigned to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. This position requires ability to work in a team environment.

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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Fish and Wildlife Technician: Exam Bulletin Link

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 in all weather conditions such as wind, rain, extreme heat, cold and direct sunlight. Open and close various types of valves, climb steep banks when necessary. Work near waters with uneven terrain and unpredictable flows. Climb ladders, operate various types of unusual support equipment used in the operation of the hatchery. Perform manual labor. Work throughout the State and at unusual hours; willingness to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Possess a valid class C Driver’s License to operate and maintain state fleet vehicles used at the hatcheries. with the ability to upgrade to a Class A within a year of appointment, which is a commercial license with proper endorsements to operate and maintain commercial planting vehicles. Work standby and respond to emergencies, power outages and alarms.

This position requires the employee to reside in State-Owned Housing at Hot Creek Hatchery.

Special Requirements

While performing fish culture; ability to lift 40 pounds and swim 50 yards. The ability to handle 50 pound feed and salt bags and work in and around water. Negotiate 12 inch catwalks over open water. Climb in and out of 4 feet deep water-filled raceways. The ability to work for prolonged periods of time in 54-60 degree Fahrenheit water.

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:

• Knowledge and experience with fish and wildlife conservation work, construction, welding, repair, and maintenance work. 
• Willingness to do heavy manual labor, work in adverse weather conditions.
• Keenness of observation; tact; and reliability.
• Communicate effectively. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare simple reports and maintain simple records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work.
• Analyze situations and take effective action. 
• Perform a variety of skilled/semiskilled mechanical and construction work and direct the work of staff.
• Experience in aquaculture operations.
• Experience in collecting and gathering data, facility maintenance, painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry, vehicle maintenance etc.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-602-0916-905and RPA Number E-R6 LF 25-011 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.

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.

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.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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