As directed, sort male and female salmonids for spawning, take ripe eggs from females and fertilize eggs with milt from males, treat eggs, measure/inventory eggs, measure/inventory fish, clean troughs, tanks, filters and screens, remove and dispose of dead fish, take weight counts, treat diseased fish with approved chemicals. Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks that include: minor electrical repair, painting, plumbing, grounds care, cleaning and maintaining buildings, restrooms and equipment; welding (gas, arc and tig), fabricates equipment out of wood and metal; operates gas and electrical powered equipment and various hand tools and power tools; maintains/repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment; digging, trenching, landscaping, plant trimming, weeding, mowing. Conducts water quality sampling/recording; maintains neat and accurate records; responds to emergency water alarms. Safe operation of trucks ranging in size from 1/2 ton to 2 ton in various road and weather conditions and in isolated areas, loads and carries many buckets of fish from truck to water over uneven, steep terrain; operates fish pump, fish crowder, aeration and oxygen equipment on trucks; performs maintenance on all fish transport equipment; safe operation of fish pump, crowder, forklift and feed cart/truck. Enrolls in applicable training when possible such as: Fish culture related courses, lead person training, first aid/CPR, written and verbal communication.
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.
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The Salmon Conservation and Research Facility (SCARF) and Interim Facility are located in the central San Joaquin valley, where a Mediterranean climate is characterized by below freezing winter temperatures and extreme heat during the summer. Most work at the facility occurs outside and must be completed regardless of difficult working conditions. The SCARF has centralized air for staff cooling. The Interim Facility lacks central air, but does have a large, mobile evaporative cooler for outside work in extreme heat. Climbing in and out of large diameter round tanks for cleaning is necessary, as is stepping up over potential tripping hazards and climbing ladders. On-site State housing is not available.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs sacks of salt, fish food, sand, etc.; climbing ladders in and out of circular fish tanks, avoiding tripping hazards (above ground water supply piping, electrical cords, open drains, etc.); working in thigh-high flowing water netting up to 30-lb fish; working in harsh outdoor conditions of extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.
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).
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 follow instruction to the "T" working with a species listed as "Threatened" under the federal Endangered Species Act; ability to get along well with coworkers in a strongly team-oriented work environment; willingness to work long hours as needed to complete daily tasks.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
You must reference Position Number 565-443-0916-025 and RPA Number E-R4 H 26-003in 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
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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.
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