About the role#
The South Coast Region Human-Wildlife Conflict team is hiring an intern to assist with the human-wildlife conflict program. This role offers hands-on field experience working with species such as black bears, mountain lions, and deer. You will work alongside biologists to help members of the public resolve incidents involving wildlife.
What you'll do#
- Support the human-wildlife conflict program.
- Provide solutions to help the public resolve wildlife incidents.
- Develop and incorporate best practices for conflict mitigation.
- Adhere to CDFW policies and Fish and Game code.
- Implement solutions to keep focal species wild and thriving.
- Participate in field and lab work.
- Interact with CDFW staff and the public via TEAMS, email, and telephone.
- Attend occasional meetings.
What you'll need#
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift heavy and irregular items up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to perform strenuous field and lab work.
- Willingness to work long, irregular hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Seal Beach, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid and on-site. Employees are required to work in-person at least four days per week.
- Employment Type: Full-time, non-tenured, intermittent.
- Travel: Required at least 50% of the time, including overnight stays throughout the South Coast Region.
- Compensation: $3,057.00 to $4,496.00 per month.
About State of California
The State of California operates as a government agency based in Sacramento. It employs over 46,000 people to manage public services across the region. The organization focuses on sectors including public health, education, engineering, and policy. It maintains operations in Sacramento to support its administrative and service functions.
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