Deadline: Sun, 11/05/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: USDA Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Collier County Job Description: • Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area, on airports, and/or technical/subject area of program involvement. • Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs. • Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; and various other capture devices. • 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. • Assists others in preparing and submitting routine and special reports regarding daily, weekly, or monthly activities, observations, 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. • Demonstrates a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices and materials, and equipment. • Performs other duties, as required. Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, federal) sectors which demonstrates experience in: • Dealing with human-wildlife conflicts and principles of wildlife damage management. • The requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, and National Environment Policy Act. • Caring for and handling of hounds for the live capture of wildlife • The use of firearms, traps, snares, immobilizing drugs, catch poles, electronic harassment devices, and other non-lethal control tools. • Participating in tracking or trailing of wildlife • Creating/maintaining public contacts to formulate assistance strategies that incorporate technical assistance and operational control techniques. Salary: $20.14 - $29.09 per hour depending on GS level. Relocation costs will not be paid. Benefits: Additional materials not listed above (i.e., position descriptions, training certificates, etc.) may not be considered. Applicants who do not submit the required items listed above may not be considered. Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the contact office and must be RECEIVED by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Interested individuals should send a resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) to the address listed here: Jared Zierenberg, District Supervisor – Southern FL 1408 24th Street SE Ruskin Florida 33570 jared.r.zierenberg@usda.gov (preferred method)
