FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

This Career Service position, under the supervision of the Area Biologist, works within one other technician to manage wildlife populations and their habitats on Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Incumbent operates and maintains heavy equipment used to complete management projects on the area. Responsible for equipment/infrastructure maintenance, diagnosis of problems, and repairs of equipment including dump truck, farm tractors, trucks, trailers, ATVs, chainsaws, and construction equipment. Assists with the development and maintenance of area improvements such as informational signs, kiosks, roads, parking areas, trails, fences, and equipment storage facilities. Maintenance activities require skills in electrical, carpentry, and painting. Conducts habitat management activities which include chemical and mechanical treatments, prescribed burning, groundcover restoration, and planting food plots. Assists with management of public hunts, monitoring public use, and collecting biological data from hunter harvested animals – including Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) specimens. Assists other wildlife management areas as directed and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management – including bear abatement. Participates in regional and divisional coordination meetings and training programs. Completes other duties as assigned.