Wildlife Assistant 6-E8 (Spring Summer Noncareer Wildlife Assistant - Baraga)

State of Michigan • Various, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with wildlife habitat implementation and maintenance on state, federal or private lands. This may be accomplished through intensive farming practices, non-commercial cutting, opening restoration and maintenance, water level manipulation in impoundments, and use of light equipment. Assist as needed with other management unit responsibilities including wildlife surveys, collection of biological data, nuisance wildlife, crop damage, pesticide application, equipment maintenance, and heavy equipment operation.

Requirements

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Wildlife Assistant 6: No specific type or amount of experience required.
• Wildlife Assistant 7: One year of experience in the construction trades or equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant 6.
• Wildlife Assistant E8: Two years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant 7.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment may be substituted for six months of experience at the Wildlife Assistant 6 or 7 levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wildlife habitat implementation and maintenance on state, federal or private lands.
• Perform intensive farming practices.
• Conduct non-commercial cutting.
• Perform opening restoration and maintenance.
• Manipulate water levels in impoundments.
• Operate light equipment.
• Assist with wildlife surveys.
• Assist with collection of biological data.
• Assist with nuisance wildlife management.
• Assist with crop damage management.
• Assist with pesticide application.
• Assist with equipment maintenance.
• Assist with heavy equipment operation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED