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Job Description Summary

The Wildlife Damage Management Technician conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains agreement from landowners, ranchers or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on land, maintaining regular contact with those involved.

• Uses a variety of control devices, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment needed for wildlife and avian damage management operations.

• Prepares baits and lures and sets control devices such as snares, traps, etc. in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Performs tasks in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Maintains and repairs tools, supplies and equipment. Maintains state pesticide records and restrictions.

• Participates as a gunner or ground crew member in aerial hunting activities. Reports activities to District Supervisor.

• Uses GPS to identify location of traps, etc.

• Operates and maintains safety in all operations of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices and chemicals.

• Prepares routine records of activities, observations, field conditions and contacts made. Prepares accurate and timely reports and database documents.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED.

• Farm or ranch background.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Good computer skills.

• Knowledge of biological sciences and local, state and federal laws regarding wildlife damage management activities.

• Knowledge of various control devices, chemicals and tools required to manage damage caused by predators

• Ability to drive and travel as needed to perform duties.

• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.