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

Job Posting:Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-535518 -

JC-535518 - Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I
WILDLIFE HABITAT SUPERVISOR I

$5,162.00 - $6,462.00 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: 10/28/2026

Does spending your workday outdoors helping to restore and enhance California's diverse wildlife habitats appeal to you? The Inland Deserts Region has an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, independent, and highly motivated self-starter to work as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I and serve as an integral part of the Colorado River Program team.

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) located at the Blythe Field Office, the incumbent performs daily wildlife habitat management and maintenance on approximately 519 acres of upland and seasonal wetland habitats at the Palo Verde Ecological Reserve. Assists in monitoring and maintaining wildlife water development structures throughout the inland desert. Performs repairs and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure, assists with public use opportunities and special youth hunts. Incumbent will service, maintain and operate vehicles and various tractors and farming implements.

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.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

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

Working Conditions

Field work is required during all months of the year and may include extreme temperatures and inclement weather, walking or hiking on uneven and muddy terrain, involves sitting some of the time but may involve walking or standing for extended periods at various desert project sites. Work activities may include hiking in hilly terrain, repetitive lifting and other physically challenging duties. Outside areas include steep, uneven, wet and rugged terrain within desert, upland, agricultural, riparian, and flooded pond environments. Indoor work includes designated office cubicle workstation and daily use of computer, copier and printer. Requires ability to operate various types of heavy equipment, 4x4 vehicles and ATV. As a condition of employment, the incumbent is required to wear an appropriate uniform consistent with CDFW’s Operations Manual (Section 12901) for various work situations, including fieldwork, office, and public interaction. A valid Driver’s License is required to drive state vehicles to project sites and may include overnight travel up to 10%, early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements can be found in the Class Specification.

Additional Information

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Desirable 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, power tools, and hand tools.

Experience writing reports or grant-related documents — Such as Pittman-Robertson grant budgets, objectives, or performance reporting.

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

Contact Information

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact: David Vigil

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.