Wildlife Technician
| Company | Oklahoma State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Alva, OK, USA |
| Salary | $46606.95 – $46606.95 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Associate degree or a minimum two years college to include course work in Wildlife Management or closely related field.
- Four years’ experience in a Wildlife Conservation Technician position may substitute for education requirements.
- One year’s related experience.
- A total of five years’ experience is required in lieu of education requirement.
- A completed bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management with an emphasis in Wildlife Management or related field may substitute for the experience requirement.
- Thorough knowledge of capabilities and use of medium to heavy contractual and farming equipment.
- Knowledge and competence in use of small hand tools and carpentry tools.
- Knowledge of techniques used in wildlife surveys and inventories and all aspects of agriculture practices.
- Skill in exercising good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions and in establishing effective working relationships with other employees and with the general public.
- Proficient in use of computers and various software applications.
Responsibilities
- Post boundary and highway signs to denote Wildlife Management Area lands.
- Assist in completion of wildlife surveys and inventories.
- Supplies information to sportsmen and general public.
- Maintain buildings, grounds and equipment performing tasks such as carpentry, masonry, painting, litter removal, welding, mowing and general equipment repair and maintenance.
- Maintain and repair roads.
- Construct and maintains fences in assigned areas.
- Develop and prepare food plots and performs other necessary farming operations.
- Assist in monitoring the performance of contract work and agreements.
- May be required to occasionally supervise a small group of hourly employees by assigning daily duties and checking to maintain flow of work.
- May be required to make needed purchases according to state purchasing guidelines and accounting policy.
- Maintain complete and accurate daily records and prepares required reports.
- May be required to perform other periodic duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.