Environmental Services Intern Department of Fish and Wildlife
JC-521820
- Environmental Services Intern
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN
$3,057.00
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:
7/7/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Are you interesting in contributing to the protection of California's natural resources? Come join CDFW and help us expand our statewide ecological data network! Under close supervision of the Wildlife Branch Lands Program Manager, the incumbent performs a variety of duties leading the installation, management, and data analysis of climate and biodiversity sensors for the CDFW Climate-Biodiversity Sentinel Site network throughout California. The program aims to assess the potential impacts of climate change on biodiversity and provide data for adaptive management in support of the Department's mission. Duties include collecting field data with climate sensors, camera traps and acoustic recorders; helping to deploy Motus towers (used to track migratory wildlife); process field data using newly developed artificial intelligence tools and online platforms; identifying bird and bat species; mapping habitat features with GoogleEarth and ArcGIS; and compiling information for reports, publications, and presentations. 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 The Environmental Services Intern classification is a non-testing classification.
This position is posted in the following counties: Yolo/Sacramento counties. Please apply to each county in which you are interested in working.
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. Please follow the link regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program
This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least two (2) days per week. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Field duties necessitate short day-long, and frequent long-distance overnight travel and may require rigorous physical work under variable conditions in the field. Office duties involve the ability to use a computer keyboard several hours a day and attending virtual or in person meetings. This may necessitate sitting most of the time and walking or standing for brief periods. A Department-approved uniform is required when working on Department lands. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN
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Job Code #:
JC-521820
Position #(s): 565-035-4708-905
Working Title:
Environmental Services Intern
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERN
$3,057.00
- $3,786.00 A
$3,331.00
- $4,118.00 B
$3,626.00
- $4,496.
00 C
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:
Sacramento 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!
Department Website:
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Special Requirements The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial). 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:
7/7/2026