• Conducts gross necropsies of mountain lions, various nongame species, and wild birds to establish cause of death and monitor diseases and toxicants in these species. Works with other laboratories, agencies and scientists to coordinate additional disease testing.

• Compiles, organizes, and analyzes biological test results to assess the prevalence and geographic distribution of pathogens in wildlife. Assists with drafting reports. Coordinates with Regional staff and non-departmental researchers to achieve objectives for collaborative population and health monitoring projects.

• Assists with fulfilling federally-funded grant projects conducting health and conservation work for nongame species, including: snake fungal disease surveillance, rabbit hemorrhagic disease monitoring in endangered riparian brush rabbits, Amargosa vole recovery efforts, White nose syndrome surveillance in bats, and carnivore health and conservation projects.

• Coordinates sample tracking and inventory, submission of samples to laboratories; assists with field work including live capture and sampling of animals and translocation projects; drafts reports and data summaries.

• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. required.

• Ability to work outdoors in remote areas with uneven terrain.

• Ability to drive for extended periods of time.

• Vaccinated against rabies virus with adequate antibody titer or willing to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations because of the species involved.

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.

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application.
  Provide brief cover letter (1-page maximum, Arial font, size 12) with the following statement of qualifications.
  1) Your experience, education and/or knowledge of working in wildlife biology, wildlife health and /or disease surveillance, wildlife rehabilitation, or zoo/restricted species.
  2) Your experience, education and/or knowledge pertaining to laboratory or veterinary medical work.
  3) Your interest in working for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Wildlife Health Laboratory in this role.

• 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.