Outdoor Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I

State of California; California; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Fish and Wildlife, is hiring a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I to manage wildlife habitats and related infrastructure in the Inland Deserts Region. The role supports the Palo Verde Ecological Reserve and coordinates with the Blythe Field Office on water development, maintenance, and public-use activities.

Daily duties include operating equipment, maintaining access and safety, and contributing to youth hunts and project oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in natural resources fields — Fish and wildlife, parks, or forestry.
• Experience performing construction and maintenance work.
• Experience with farming or marsh management practices — Including familiarity with farming equipment and tools.
• Experience writing reports or grant-related documents such as Pittman-Robertson budgets or performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily wildlife habitat management and maintenance on 519 acres of habitat.
• Monitor and maintain wildlife water development structures and related facilities.
• Repair and maintain facilities and infrastructure; assist with public use opportunities and youth hunts.
• Operate vehicles, tractors and farming implements as needed.

Skills

Natural resources

Construction work

Marsh management

Grant reporting

Tools

Farming equipment

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The State of California, Department of Fish and Wildlife, is hiring a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I to manage wildlife habitats and related infrastructure in the Inland Deserts Region. The role supports the Palo Verde Ecological Reserve and coordinates with the Blythe Field Office on water development, maintenance, and public-use activities.

Daily duties include operating equipment, maintaining access and safety, and contributing to youth hunts and project oversight.