Wildlife Area Technician 1

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position within the Fisheries Division at Nevada Department of Wildlife is responsible for assisting Biologists with numerous activities on waters in Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, and Nye counties. Primary duties generally include assisting Biologists with aquatic species population monitoring, angler surveys, fish introductions and translocations, stocking fish, nonnative species eradication projects, hatchery duties, aquatic habitat restoration, aquatic habitat monitoring, data collection and entry, and maintaining field equipment in good working order. The position will serve as the liaison and principal coordinator for stocking the urban ponds. This will require planning, scheduling, and coordinating with Department hatcheries and private live fish contractors to ensure the urban ponds are stocked appropriately and according to Department stocking plans. This position will be assisting Biologists and in projects focused on sportfish, native fish, amphibians, springsnails, and nonnative species management. The position will also represent the Department while assisting with public events and conservation education programs. This position will represent the Department while working on interagency conservation projects including working with US Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US National Park Service, and other state and local agencies. This position will require extensive travel during times of the year. Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience in maintenance, farming, or construction work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of basic mechanical servicing procedures such as oil change, lubrication and basic tune-ups to service vehicles and mechanical equipment.
General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, masonry or carpentry as needed to assist in construction and maintenance of facilities and structures and equipment related to wildlife area management or water development projects.
General knowledge of basic mathematics including percentages and ratios.
Skill in using hand and power tools.
Ability to read and follow written procedures and instructions.
Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist Biologists with aquatic species population monitoring, angler surveys, fish introductions and translocations, stocking fish, nonnative species eradication projects, hatchery duties, aquatic habitat restoration, aquatic habitat monitoring, data collection and entry, and maintaining field equipment.
Serve as the liaison and principal coordinator for stocking urban ponds, requiring planning, scheduling, and coordinating with Department hatcheries and private live fish contractors.
Assist Biologists in projects focused on sportfish, native fish, amphibians, springsnails, and nonnative species management.
Represent the Department while assisting with public events and conservation education programs.
Represent the Department while working on interagency conservation projects with agencies such as US Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US National Park Service.
Operate light and heavy equipment to maintain wildlife habitat, control water levels in wetland areas, and manage vegetation.
Construct dikes, ditches, roads, nest islands, fields, and water control structures.
Control water levels by measuring water flow rates and temperatures, and assess water sources and availability.
Record use information and ensure adequate supply for waterfowl and other wildlife species.
Manage vegetation in wildlife management areas, farm aquatic plant species and cereal grains, apply fertilizers and herbicides, burn over-abundant plant species, and chop or disc undesirable vegetation.
Collect data and survey wildlife species, count, inventory, identify and classify wildlife, trap, band, transport or transplant wildlife as required.
Operate hunter check stations and record harvest data.
Collect internal organs and body parts for analysis.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, painting, repairing and rebuilding facilities and equipment.
Respond to emergency situations.
Prepare routine records and reports related to work performed.
Service and repair vehicles and equipment.
Maintain security of structures and equipment, patrol areas and lock gates and doors, note violations and report to appropriate authorities.
Provide information to the public by explaining procedures and regulations, giving directions, answering questions, and leading tours of facilities and wildlife management areas.
Construct water catchments, survey selected areas, identify and clear sites for water development construction, note water availability, forage, cover and spacing, load and deliver materials, assemble fiberglass tanks, iron support structures, sheet metal aprons and gutters, bury tank using backhoe, pick and shovel, construct barbed wire fences, complete map locations and installation forms, and maintain or repair catchments.
May assist in caring for fish at fish hatcheries and rearing stations as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.