Environmental Services Intern

Position: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN
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

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-510132

Position #(s):

-905

Working Title:

Environmental Services Intern

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN

$3,057.00 - $4,496.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Yolo County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

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!

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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: 3/13/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the

Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position.…