Wildlife Area Manager: Habitat & Field Operations Lead

Austin Community College; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Washington is seeking an Assistant Wildlife Area Manager. You will oversee habitat management, conduct wildlife surveys, and ensure the effective use of public areas within the wildlife area. Strong qualifications in natural resource and wildlife management are required. This role demands fieldwork and engagement with stakeholders, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience.
• Three years of experience in a natural resource specialty.
• Chainsaw Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the management plan and ensure habitat maintenance.
• Conduct wildlife and habitat surveys.
• Manage fleet operations and infrastructure needs.

Skills

Natural resource management

Wildlife management

Environmental science

Habitat enhancement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or related field

Master’s degree or PhD

Tools

Chainsaw

Tractors

GPS devices

Job description

A leading educational institution located in Washington is seeking an Assistant Wildlife Area Manager. You will oversee habitat management, conduct wildlife surveys, and ensure the effective use of public areas within the wildlife area. Strong qualifications in natural resource and wildlife management are required. This role demands fieldwork and engagement with stakeholders, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation efforts.