Range Technician (Seasonal)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Stafford (KS)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Stafford, KS seeks a Range Technician (Seasonal) to support Quivira National Wildlife Refuge operations. The position involves field data collection, mapping, and supervision of range maintenance activities with seasonal variability due to weather and project needs.

The candidate will use GPS and measurement tools to locate conservation projects, assist with grazing transfers, and support water system and vegetation projects as part of the range program.

Qualifications

Experience collecting information from records or in the field for range programs.
Ability to prepare data tables, graphics, and maps for plans.
Ability to monitor range conditions and determine maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

Collects information from records or in the field used for rangeland programs.
Prepares portions of plans such as data tables, graphic representations, and maps.
Monitors ground conditions of allotments to determine compliance, range condition, and required maintenance.
Performs administrative work with range administration such as grazing transfers, permit leases, renewals, and applications.
Participates in on-the-ground projects like water systems, fencing, cattle guards, vegetation planting, and noxious weed control.
Uses instruments to take measurements for locating conservation projects including an engineer's level, transit, and GPS.

Skills

Data collection

Field observations

GPS usage

Recordkeeping

Tools

GPS device

Engineering level

Job description

Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

You will serve as a Range Technician (Seasonal) working in Stafford, KS for the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Janurary 2027. but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Collects information from records or in the field that will be used in development and revision of rangeland programs. Prepares portions of plans such as data tables, graphic representations, and maps. Monitors ground conditions of allotments to determine compliance, range condition, and required maintenance.

Performs administrative work associated with range administration such as grazing transfers and permit leases, renewals, and applications. Participates in on-the-ground projects such as construction of water systems and fencing, installation of cattle guards, planting or seeding of vegetation, and noxious weed control.

Utilizes instruments needed to take measurements necessary in locating conservation projects in relation to established markers including an engineer's level or transit and a GPS device.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.52 – $25.37/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.