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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN
Department of Fish and Wildlife
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN
$3,057.00 - $4,496.00 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: 3/13/2026
Job Description and Duties
Are you passionate about conservation and interested in bridging the gap between traditional management approaches and new technologies? Do you want to join a team of highly motivated, multi-disciplinary scientists and gain a wide breadth of experience? If yes, then this is the position for you! The Office of Cannabis is looking for an Environmental Services Intern (can work up to 1,500 hrs in a year) to join our team of dedicated wildlife professionals. You will help implement a variety of wildlife field methods, including camera trap, drift fence, and sound recorder surveys, and then process the resulting data with the help of machine learning tools. This position will give you experience with a broad diversity of tasks, from field work to data processing to data analysis!
The Environmental Services Intern classification is a non-testing classification.
The language below is required for these NT classifications.
- 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
Working Conditions
This position includes field work most weeks between April and July. This includes staying at hotels away from home 3 nights per week. Must safely perform field work, which may require operating a 4WD vehicle, wearing a uniform, wading through streams, carrying heavy equipment over uneven terrain, and working extended or irregular hours in inclement weather. When not in the field, this position is eligible for telework (two office days; three work from home days) based on the department's current telework policy. Must be able to conduct office work involving use of a computer keyboard for several hours a day, usually sitting, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Position Details
Department Information
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!
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
- Maintain the confidence and cooperation of others by demonstrating competence and being dependable, yet flexible.
- Have a high degree of personal and professional integrity, aptitude for detail, and initiative.
- Getting along with diverse personalities while working independently and as part of a team.
- Able to interact with others and maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Able to hike long distances in hot temperatures while maintaining a positive attitude
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/13/2026Who May 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).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
In no more than one page in length, size 12 Arial Font, please answer the following:Why do you want this position and how do your past experiences qualify you for the position?
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience hiking in rugged terrain and adverse conditions
- Experience with wildlife monitoring techniques like camera traps and sound recorders
- Ability to identify California bird species by sound
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lindsey Rich
(916) 531-3530
lindsey.rich@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
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
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.
Filing Instructions
It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov. If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.
Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.
This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.
All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete
Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
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.
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