Seasonal Range Technician: Field & Data Projects

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Stafford (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

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

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.