Wildlife Damage Management Technician

Texas A&M University System•Sonora, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wildlife Damage Management Technician conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment. This role involves obtaining agreements from landowners, ranchers, or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on private lands. The technician will maintain rapport with cooperators, use a variety of control devices, chemicals, tools, and firearms, and prepare baits and lures. The position requires performing simple, repetitive tasks with a basic familiarity of biological, agricultural, and wildlife damage management operations, while adhering to all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Responsibilities also include the maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of tools, supplies, and equipment, and maintaining records for toxic material usage. Participation in aerial hunting activities may be required. The technician will maintain weekly contact with the District Supervisor, use GPS to identify trap locations, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety in all operations. Accurate and timely preparation of routine records and Management Information System (MIS) documents is essential. Other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Farm or ranch background.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Knowledge of biological sciences and local, state and federal laws regarding wildlife damage management activities.
Knowledge of various control devices, chemicals and tools required to manage damage caused by predators.
Ability to drive and travel as needed to perform duties.
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
Valid driver's license.
Must have access to personal vehicle and obtain/maintain valid driver's license and appropriate liability insurance.
Must reside in assigned county (NOTE: Urban designed counties exempt from this requirement).

Responsibilities

Obtains agreements from landowners, ranchers, or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on private lands.
May be required to contact adjacent landowners or residents to advise of impending wildlife damage management activities.
Maintains rapport and makes regular contact with cooperators.
Uses a variety of control devices, chemicals, tools, firearms, and related equipment utilized in wildlife and avian damage management operations.
Prepares baits and lures and sets control devices such as snares, traps, etc. in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Performs simple, repetitive tasks requiring only a basic familiarity of biological, agricultural, and wildlife damage management operations.
Conducts all operations in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of tools, supplies, and equipment.
When using M-44 or other toxic materials, must maintain records pursuant to the state pesticide statutes and regulations and Environmental Protection Agency use restrictions.
Participates as a gunner or ground crew member in aerial hunting activities as authorized by cooperative agreements and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Maintains weekly contact with the District Supervisor to report wildlife damage management activities in assigned area.
Uses GPS to identify the location of set traps, snares and M-44s.
Demonstrates a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices, and toxicants.
Conducts duties in a safe and orderly manner, so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, the general public or property.
Prepares routine and basic records of daily activities, observations, field conditions, or contacts made for purposes of exchanging factual information.
Prepares management information system (MIS) documents weekly or as required.
Other related duties as required.