Wildlife And Fisheries Technician A-C

State of Louisiana•Montegut, LA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A-C Career Progression Group position based at Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The incumbent receives direct supervision from a Technician Supervisor. This position is responsible for performing tasks associated with the daily operation of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Lake Boeuf, Salvador, Timken and Pass-a-Loutre WMAs and Queen Bess Refuge. Such tasks may include maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds, WMA management and enhancements, data collection, public/user assistance, etc. These WMAs and refuge are highly dynamic coastal environments that provide habitat for a large diversity and abundance of resident and migratory wildlife. These areas are located in Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Charles, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes and consists of habitats ranging from swamp to brackish habitats. Overnight travel for multiple days at remote areas and throughout Louisiana will be required. Working in the field, out of boats, at night and in inclement weather will also be required.

Requirements

No experience or training is required.
Requires the physical ability to operate boats, ATV/UTVs, tractors, and other heavy equipment, handle 50-pound sacks of fertilizer, work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and nights, and may be subject to 24-hour call.
Working in the field, out of boats, at night and in inclement weather will also be required.

Responsibilities

Perform Project Activities: Conducting stewardship activities, and maintenance and development of areas and facilities on one or more coastal wildlife management areas and/or refuges.
Assist Supervisor and Biologists in land stewardship and habitat management practices on WMAs and Refuges.
Assist in the collecting of biological data via hunter bag checks, fishing creel checks, water level & salinity data, assist with intensively managed adult, handicapped, and youth hunts, conduct trapping and banding projects, etc.
Monitor special use permit activities for fishing, hunting, trapping, houseboat mooring, area use, etc.
Assist in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of mitigation projects, dredge projects and mineral exploration and development projects within the work areas.
Maintenance of Infrastructure and Equipment: Coordinates with supervisor and participates in maintenance, repair and construction projects as well as habitat projects. This may involve water control structures, trails, roads, parking areas, campsites, facilities, workshops, storage buildings, water vessels, lawnmowers, tractors, UTVs, engines, etc. and include tasks such as mowing, grading, ditching, cleaning, etc.
Works with supervisor to set and accomplish project priorities, tasks, etc.
Properly marks and maintains WMA and Refuge boundaries.
Implements maintenance and minor repair projects that may include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical duties.
Conducts other duties as assigned by supervisory and biological staff