Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

About the role

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 3/31/2027. Program needs and funding will determine the actual termination date.

Responsibilities

• Issue daily and seasonal permits to hunters accessing state-managed lands.
• Take telephone reservations during small game and archery seasons.
• Respond to public requests for information on hunting and wildlife programs.
• Stock pheasants 1-3 nights per week and care for birds daily.
• Collect biological data on harvested deer and issue bonus deer management permits.
• Take CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) samples.
• Record and summarize hunter use figures.
• Post boundaries on state-managed lands.
• Perform land management activities including stocking route maintenance, grassland management, and facility maintenance.
• Assist with other regional wildlife programs, including monitoring and managing endangered species, non-game species, game species, and nuisance wildlife.

Work schedule, duties, and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. The position may require early morning, evening, and night work. Weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• 30 semester credit hours, including 12 semester credit hours in fisheries, marine resources or wildlife management; mariculture; marine biology; aquaculture; aquatic, marine, or terrestrial ecology; zoology; marine technology; botany; limnology; hydrology; or oceanography.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to meet the transportation needs of the position (use of a state vehicle is required).
• Ability to negotiate difficult terrain and work in remote areas and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, may be required.
• Travel may be required, including overnight travel and weekends/holidays.
• Overtime may be required.