Conservation Technician – Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

Malaysianwildlife; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in Kansas is seeking a seasonal wildlife technician for approximately 3 months, with a maximum of 999 hours and a 40-hour work week. The role covers wildlife, habitat and facility management across McPherson State Fishing Lake, Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Black Kettle State Fishing Lake, and the Buffalo Hill Hiking Trails property.

Duties include public facilities maintenance, invasive species control, and tours as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of wildlife, fisheries, or other natural resource-related course of study preferred, but not required.
• Interest in farming, construction, range management, or forestry will be considered.
• Ability to identify grass, forb, and tree species is a plus.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform outdoor tasks in varied conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is required for state employment; process and contact details provided.

Responsibilities

• Participate in wildlife, habitat, and facility management at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and related sites.
• Maintain public facilities on lakes and hiking trails; assist with tours if needed.
• Assist Public Lands Manager with duties including invasive plant spraying and fence/sign maintenance.
• Operate chain saws, tractors, skid loaders, and other equipment as required.

Skills

Chain saws

Tractors

Skid loaders

Agricultural equipment

Driver's license

Education

Wildlife/Natural resources course preferred

Job description

Position is located at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and will last for approximately 3 months (999 hrs maximum).

Responsibilities will include participating in many aspects of wildlife, habitat, and facility management at McPherson State Fishing Lake, the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Black Kettle State Fishing Lake, and the Buffalo Hill Hiking Trails property. The incumbent will work on the public facilities maintenance on the two lakes and the hiking trails. This individual will also assist the Public Lands Manager with other duties such as spraying invasive plants and fence and sign maintenance. They may assist the friends’ group with tours. The capability to operate chain saws, tractors, skid loaders, agricultural equipment, and various vehicles and equipment is required. This is a seasonal position and the individual will work 40 hours/week.

Pay Rate:$15.18 per hour

Minimum Requirements

• Enrollment in or completion of wildlife, fisheries, or other natural resource-related course of study preferred, but not required.
• Interest in and knowledge of farming, construction, range management, or forestry will be considered in candidate selection.
• Ability to identify grass, forb, and tree species a plus.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform demanding tasks in a variety of outdoor conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate:A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue – Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Position open until filled.

Veterans’ Preference Eligible

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.

Disability Hiring Preference

If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to [phone], scanned and emailed to [e-mail], or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.