Assistant Supervisor, Wildlife Management

WildLifeBuzz; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Public Service is recruiting for an Assistant Supervisor, Wildlife Management on Sentosa Island to support wildlife management, monitoring, and crisis response. The role involves coordinating with external agencies, implementing population control strategies, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include wildlife surveys in nature and urban areas, tracking population data, and public education for island guests and partners.

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in related fields
• Nparks animal handling certification (Basic, reptile and mammal)
• Practical understanding of wildlife surveillance and trapping techniques
• Practical understanding of basic flora and fauna
• Willingness to work outdoors and in operational settings
• Detail-oriented with good record-keeping habits
• Hands-on, structured and reliable

Responsibilities

• Wildlife Management: Implement population management strategies to control overwhelming wildlife population numbers.
• Assisting in the mitigation of human-wildlife conflict; liaising with external agencies or organizations; catching and relocation of wildlife.
• Wildlife Monitoring: Survey and monitor key animal species; track and understand population numbers at key locations; conduct wildlife surveys in nature and urban areas; prepare tracking sheets.
• Crisis Response: Coordinate a response for the management of crisis.
• Public Engagement: Engage island partners and guests on wildlife management techniques and wildlife found in Sentosa.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Education

NITEC or Diploma in related fields

Nparks animal handling certification (Basic, reptile and mammal)

Practical understanding of wildlife surveillance and trapping techniques

Detail-oriented with good record-keeping habits

Willingness to work outdoors and in operational settings

Job description

Assistant Supervisor, Wildlife Management page is loaded## Assistant Supervisor, Wildlife Managementlocations: SDC Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-10000057248**[What the role is]**Supports the Biodiversity and Conservation team's wildlife management and wildlife conservation functions, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, supporting crisis situations, and tracking wildlife population numbers.**[What you will be working on]****Key Responsibilities**1. **Wildlife Management*** Implementation of population management strategies to control overwhelming wildlife population numbers* Assisting in the mitigation of human-wildlife conflict* Working and liaising with external agencies or organizations* Catching and relocation of wildlife2. **Wildlife Monitoring*** Survey and monitoring of key animal speciesi) Tracking and understanding estimated population numbers at key locationsii) Learning and understanding key traits and information of selected animal species* Conducting and assisting wildlife surveys in both nature and urban areas* Preparation of tracking sheets or information charts for wildlife tracking* Supporting conservation team with EIA/EMMP works3. **Crisis Response*** Coordinate a response for the management of crisis4. **Public Engagement*** Engage and educate island partners on appropriate wildlife management techniques* Engage and educate island guests on wildlife found in Sentosa5. Any other duties as assigned from time to time.**[What we are looking for]****Job Requirements*** NITEC or Diploma in related fields* Nparks animal handling certification (Basic, reptile and mammal)* Practical understanding of wildlife surveillance and trapping techniques* Practical understanding of basic flora and fauna* Willingness to work outdoors and in operational settings* Detail-oriented with good record-keeping habits* Hands-on, structured and reliable* Strong coordination and support mindset* Basic analytical skills for wildlife monitoring* Interest in sustainability* Class 2 or class 3 driving licence preferredWe regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development.Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore. Log on and take your first step towards a career that matters!