Field Wildlife Damage Specialist

Agrilife; Texas; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service's Wildlife Services unit seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician in Sonora, Texas. You will conduct wildlife damage management activities using traps, snares, chemicals, and related equipment in compliance with state and federal laws.

The job requires coordinating with landowners, maintaining records, and supporting field operations, including occasional night work and travel to service assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Farm or ranch background desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of biological sciences and wildlife damage management laws preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains landowner agreements before conducting services.
• Contacts adjacent landowners to inform about activities.
• Uses traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment.
• Prepares baits, lures and sets control devices per SOPs.
• Maintains records and reports daily activities and MIS documents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Biological sciences knowledge

Wildlife damage management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS devices

MIS documentation

Job description

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service's Wildlife Services unit seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician in Sonora, Texas. You will conduct wildlife damage management activities using traps, snares, chemicals, and related equipment in compliance with state and federal laws.

The job requires coordinating with landowners, maintaining records, and supporting field operations, including occasional night work and travel to service assignments.