FISH AND GAME LIEUTENANT (SUPE

State of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) to organize and supervise wardens protecting wildlife and habitats. The role includes directing enforcement of pollution controls and preventing illegal wildlife trade, while providing public safety and mutual aid to communities in Trinity and Tehama counties.

The position is permanent, full time, located in-office, with a salary range of $8,167 to $11,669 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Captain, the Lieutenant organizes, reviews, directs and supervises the work of wardens engaged in the protection of fish and wildlife, habitat protection, pollution enforcement, prevention of illegal commercialization of wildlife, and providing public safety/mutual aid.
• Responds to public requests for service or information.
• This position may be filled in the counties of Trinity and Tehama.

Job description

$8,167.00 - $11,669.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026

Under the direction of the Captain, the Lieutenant organizes, reviews, directs and supervises the work of wardens engaged in the protection of fish and wildlife, habitat protection, pollution enforcement, prevention of illegal commercialization of wildlife, providing public safety/mutual aid/homeland security to constituency and responding to public requests for service or information.

This position may be filled in the following counties: Trinity and Tehama.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FISH AND GAME LIEUTENANT (SUPE

FISH AND GAME LIEUTENANT (SUPE $8,167.00 - $11,669.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, 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!

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

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).

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.

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

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:
Civil Rights Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

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.