Wildlife Area Technician - Natural Resources Technician 3 - In-Training - Career Seasonal

This is an opportunity to contribute to the conservation of the Scotch Creek Wildlife Area by implementing projects that protect, enhance and restore habitats, support wildlife species, and maintain recreational opportunities.

• Plan, coordinate and implement projects to protect, maintain, and improve habitats, species, and recreational opportunities on the Wildlife Area
• Implement Wildlife Area projects
• Restore, enhance and maintain wildlife habitats
• Implement the Integrated Pest Management plan and apply herbicides as needed
• Conduct agricultural activities such as mowing, disking, seeding, and trimming trees
• Operate a variety of small and heavy equipment to include brush cutters, chainsaws ATVs, UTV’s, tractors, and excavators
• Inspect, manage, and maintain access areas and public use resources on the wildlife area to ensure the health and safety of the public, compliance, and the aesthetics of the wildlife area
• Maintain capital facilities, wildlife area infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment
• Maintain wildlife area buildings, information kiosks and signage
• Maintain and oversee irrigation systems
• Assist and oversee the implementation of capital improvement projects
• Maintain roads, culverts, gates, fences, parking lots and other capital improvements
• Maintain wildlife area vehicles, equipment, and maintenance records
• Monitor, assess, ensure safety of wildlife area facilities and equipment

• High school graduation or GED
• Two (2) years of experience as a Natural Resource Worker 2, Natural Resource Technician 2, Forest Technician or higher-level classification performing technical or paraprofessional duties related to land use or development

• Health insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid leave
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Dependent care assistance
• Employee assistance program

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.