Fish Hatchery Manager II

Job Description and Duties

The North Central Region is looking a motivated and charismatic candidate for a Fish Hatchery Manager II position at the Feather River Fish Hatchery, a key production facility supporting populations of Central Valley Chinook Salmon and steelhead trout and major contributor to California's commercial and recreational fisheries. Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist, Supervisor, and in close coordination with the North Central Region Hatchery Management Team, the incumbent is responsible for directing the operations and maintenance of the facility, including the culture of various fish species, budget tracking, procurement and contracting, permit compliance and reporting, and staff supervision. Please see the duty statement for a more detailed description of the duties and requirements of this position. In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:

Fish Hatchery Manager II:  Exam Bulletin Link

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The work site will be the Feather River Hatchery located at 5 Table Mountain Blvd, Oroville, CA 95965. Must be able to use a computer keyboard several hours a day. Involves sitting, standing, walking and manual labor. Must be willing to live and work in remote areas and wear a prescribed CDFW uniform. Work schedule will include weekends, holidays and unusual hours as assigned, required, or necessary. Must be willing to work in extreme weather conditions and away from the hatchery, as required. Occasional travel is required via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Must be able to deploy with short notice for extended periods (up to 7 days) that will include overnight stay. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License. No State Housing is available.

Special Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.

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:

Special Personal Characteristics: Motivated with a strong ability to communicate to diverse group; possess a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Must be able to take a leadership role and maintain a productive and professional work environment.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-243-0781-505 and RPA Number E-R2 H 23-018in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

We recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

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 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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered. Please limit your response to no more than 1 page in length, double-spaced, using size 12 point Arial font. Promoting and preserving staff morale is an important aspect of leadership and building high functioning teams. Please describe your approach to managing staff and how it fosters a positive work environment, high staff morale, and stimulates a high functioning team.
  

• Other -

  A  Valid Driver's License is required. Please provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your Driver's License (DL), clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.