FISH AND WILDLIFE SEASONAL AID

State of California; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Trinity River Hatchery in Trinity County. The role involves assisting with fish culture, feeding, cleaning ponds, and maintaining hatchery facilities.

This position is seasonal with potential for advancement and requires physical stamina for outdoor work. New hires earn $18.26–$19.93 per hour, with eligibility for state-wide duties and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Physical strength and agility; ability to lift 40 pounds and swim 50 yards. Must be able to work in cold weather and stand for long periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent; willingness to work throughout the State and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in spawning of Hatchery and Native fish and develop fish culture skills.
• Care for eggs and fish at various stages of development; feed fish; keep records of losses.

Skills

Physical strength

Lifting 40 pounds

Swimming 50 yards

Outdoor work in cold weather

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Posting:Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-535255 -

JC-535255 - Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid

$18.26 - $19.93 per Hour

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026

Do you want to support California's natural resources in the work you perform every day? You can have an impact by working collaboratively to help fulfill the Department of Fish and Wildlife's mission. The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Northern Region is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at our Trinity River Hatchery.
Trinity River Hatchery is looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated individual to join the CDFW family. This is a Seasonal position with possible career advancement throughout the State of California. This position will give you an opportunity to assist in the spawning of Hatchery and Native fish, develop fish culture skills caring for eggs and fish at various stages of development,feeding of fish,cleaning ponds troughs and deep tanks, keeping record of fish losses. Throughout the season, you will engage in the care and maintenance of Trinity River Hatchery, weed eating,mowing pruning vegetation,hauling and disposal,to service and maintain the landscape and beauty of the Hatchery.

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.

• 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 Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Incumbent will be required to stand for long periods of time in cold water, unheated buildings, and work in extreme weather conditions. Weekend duties will be required on a rotational basis; days off may be other than Saturday and Sunday. Willingness to work unusual hours and holidays; willingness to perform varied manual tasks and willingness to wear a prescribed uniform. Use of a state-owned vehicle for travel is required between remote facilities and field sites where public transportation is not readily available. State owned housing is not available and is not required as a condition of employment. This position may require occasional day travel, and occasional overnight travel up to 5% based on business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• FISH AND WILDLIFE SEASONAL AID

FISH AND WILDLIFE SEASONAL AID $18.26 - $19.93 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Trinity County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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!

Physical strength and agility; ability to lift 40 pounds; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five (5) minutes.

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:

Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation and repair and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the State; willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.

Good driving record and education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

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.

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.