Waterfowl Unit Scientific Aid
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
Willows, California
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is hiring two scientific aids to assist the Waterfowl Unit from September 2025 to February 2026. These are great positions for those passionate about waterfowl as we use a variety of field techniques including rocket-netting, banding, neck collaring, and VHF radio tracking of waterfowl, among others.
Employer: California Department of Fish & Wildlife
Wage: $17.73 - $21.04 per hour, work vehicle provided
Job Duration: September 2025 to February 2026
Job Duties: Assist with rocket netting, banding, neck collaring, ground surveys, VHF tracking, hunter harvest sampling, equipment maintenance, data entry.
Working Conditions: Must be willing to work long, irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Field activities may include strenuous physical activity in variable weather conditions (hot or cold). Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to drive for up to 6 hours.
APPLY BY: 6/14/2025 via CalCareers links; JC-476362: CalCareers, JC-476367: CalCareers
All applicants must apply by June 14, 2025 through either (both is NOT necessary) of the CalCareers websites (JC-476362: CalCareers, JC-476367: CalCareers), and email your resume and cover letter directly to the state Waterfowl Coordinator, Melanie Weaver, Melanie.Weaver@wildlife.ca.gov.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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