Wildlife Damage Management Technician

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension•San Antonio, TX

63d

About The Position

Job Description Summary The Wildlife Damage Management Technician conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment. 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. Incumbent uses a variety of various 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. Is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of tools, supplies, and equipment. When using M-44 or other toxic materials, maintains 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 ad 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. Must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devises, 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. Prepares documents accurately and submitted timely. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
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 drivers license.
Travel connected with official duties may be required.
Must have access to personal vehicle and obtain/maintain valid Driver's license and appropriate liability insurance.
Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends).
Must reside in assigned county

Responsibilities

Obtains agreements from landowners, ranchers, or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on private lands.
Maintains rapport and makes regular contact with cooperators.
Prepares baits and lures and sets control devices such as snares, traps, etc. in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Conducts all operations in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of tools, supplies, and equipment.
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.
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.
Performs other related duties as required.