Employer United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Responsible for organizing and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area of program involvement.Uses Wildlife Damage Management (WDM) tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control methods; pyrotechnics; noise cannons/exploders; drop nets; rocket/cannon nets; various other scaring devices.Utilizes working knowledge of WDM methods and strategies to independently recommend appropriate WDM strategies which alleviate wildlife damage for cooperators and the general public through technical assistance.Independently determines and selects the most effective means of control for individual situations.Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic or political considerations.Enters data into established WDM database/system of record. Uses data to prepare and submit routine reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, and events.Complies with restrictions and mitigation measures established through consultation with relevant Federal and State agencies.Carries out duties in accordance with program decisions made in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) under guidance and oversight by supervisor.Must be familiar with a range of various threatened and endangered species, and their habitats, that are or may be affected by program activities within area of jurisdiction.Demonstrates a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices and materials, and equipment.Conducts all operations using approved safety procedures and in accordance with local, State and Federal laws and regulations, and USDA, APHIS, and WS policies.Assists in conducting demonstrations and training for others, including other cooperators or other interested groups, on WDM methods, procedures, and program objectives.Performs other duties, as required. This position is located with the Wildlife Services (WS) Program, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Tappahannock, Virginia. The assignment involves the performance of duties relating to wildlife management and use of control techniques aimed at controlling wildlife damage, when it conflicts with man’s economic interest, health or safety. The incumbent will assist with the implementation of an integrated beaver damage management program to reduce damage and conflicts associated with beavers flooding roads and bridges as well as other properties in a 12 County area surrounding Tappahannock, VA. The incumbent will be required to independently conduct beaver trapping activities and other damage management activities for various other wildlife species over a large geographic area in the northern neck and mid-peninsula area of Virginia with input and guidance from the Assistant District Supervisor and District Supervisor. Work environment may include swampy areas, ponds, lakes, and rivers during extreme heat and cold conditions. Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Richmond or Essex County Virginia Salary: $36,209 - $59,853 per year Job Benefits: Full time term position not to exceed 13 months (but may be extended). Full federal benefits available.Interested individuals should send a resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) to the address listed here:CONTACT OFFICE:Dage C. BlixtDistrict SupervisorUSDA-APHIS-Wildlife ServicesDage.c.blixt@usda.gov703-897-7488 Application Deadline: Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:00pm
