Field Wildlife Damage Specialist

Texas A&M University; Sonora (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician to perform wildlife damage management on private lands in Sonora, Texas. You will use traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment to protect land and livestock.

The role requires reporting, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations, plus willingness to travel and work non-standard hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Farm or ranch background.

Responsibilities

• Obtains agreements from landowners, ranchers, or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on private lands.
• May contact adjacent landowners or residents to advise of impending wildlife damage management activities.
• Maintains rapport and makes regular contact with cooperators.
• Uses a variety of control devices, chemicals, tools, firearms, and related equipment used in 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 simple, repetitive tasks requiring only a basic familiarity of biological, agricultural, and wildlife damage management operations.
• Conducts all operations in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of tools, supplies, and equipment.
• When using M-44 or other toxic materials, must maintain records pursuant to state pesticide statutes and EPA restrictions.
• Participates as a gunner or ground crew member in aerial hunting activities as authorized by cooperative agreements and regulations.
• Maintains weekly contact with the District Supervisor to report wildlife damage management activities.
• Uses GPS to identify locations of set traps, snares, and M-44s.
• Must demonstrate safety in all operations, including operation of vehicles, firearms, control devices, and toxicants.
• Conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner to avoid endangering self or others.
• Prepares routine records of daily activities and MIS documents weekly or as required.
• Documents must be accurate and submitted timely.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Biological sciences knowledge

Wildlife damage devices know-how

Driving/travel ability

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Farm or ranch background

Job description

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician to perform wildlife damage management on private lands in Sonora, Texas. You will use traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment to protect land and livestock.

The role requires reporting, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations, plus willingness to travel and work non-standard hours as needed.