Field Wildlife & Habitat Technician I

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission; Brinkley (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) seeks a Biological Technician I to support forest and fish propagation, fire prevention, cultivation, and harvesting activities across wildlife management areas in Arkansas. This role interfaces with division staff to maintain WMAs and ensure compliance with laws and agency policy.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with field wildlife experience; preferred are a bachelor’s in wildlife/fisheries management, two years in agriculture/forestry,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years field wildlife or forestry experience.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
• Within one year, obtain a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management plus two years’ experience and Class A CDL agriculture equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, preparation, and implementation of wildlife habitat management and maintenance projects on wildlife management areas.
• Conducts wildlife and habitat management activities on WMAs.
• Monitors and operates WMAs infrastructure (levees, roads, water control structures, etc.).
• Complies with state and federal regulations (fire safety, pesticide application, vehicle operation, etc.).
• Collects biological data and enters data for wildlife monitoring and research.
• Operates and maintains wildlife management equipment (seed drills, planters, mowers, ATVs, boats, etc.).
• Supports prescribed burn program and assists with prescribed burns; physical fitness requirements apply.

Skills

Wildlife management knowledge

Plant and animal identification

Microsoft Office & Google Suite

Equipment operation safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management

Two years field experience in agriculture/forestry

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) seeks a Biological Technician I to support forest and fish propagation, fire prevention, cultivation, and harvesting activities across wildlife management areas in Arkansas. This role interfaces with division staff to maintain WMAs and ensure compliance with laws and agency policy.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with field wildlife experience; preferred are a bachelor’s in wildlife/fisheries management, two years in agriculture/forestry,