Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist II
About The Position
The Management Section of the Wildlife Division is primarily responsible for implementation of habitat development and restoration efforts on public Wildlife Management Areas and conducting wildlife population surveys along with disease and depredation response. Conservation Wildlife Biologist II job duties: Assist with prescribed burning, ground preparation and plantings, weed control, repair and maintain equipment, be a team leader, mix and apply chemicals, word processing, age and check deer, perform wildlife surveys, handle depredation response, public relations, oversee contractors and assist with wildlife disease investigations. Possible non-traditional work week hours and some weekends.
Requirements
- 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture
- Driver’s license required
- Knowledge of and ability to operate tractors, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), chainsaws, and other farm equipment
- Basic knowledge of wildlife management principles
- Computer skills (MS Word, Access, Excel) highly desirable
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology
- Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with prescribed burning
- Ground preparation and plantings
- Weed control
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Be a team leader
- Mix and apply chemicals
- Word processing
- Age and check deer
- Perform wildlife surveys
- Handle depredation response
- Public relations
- Oversee contractors
- Assist with wildlife disease investigations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
