Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Technician

Texas A&M University System; Gatesville (TX); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Wildlife Services in Gatesville, TX seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician to deliver wildlife damage management services using traps, snares, chemicals and related equipment. You will work under the Wildlife Services program, collaborating with landowners and county stakeholders to protect crops, livestock and property.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a background in farming or ranching, strong communication, good computer skills,

Formación

• High school graduation or GED.
• Farm or ranch background.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of biological sciences and wildlife damage management regulations.
• Knowledge of various control devices, chemicals and tools required to manage damage caused by predators.
• Ability to drive and travel as needed to perform duties.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong service ethic and desire to work with all audiences in assigned county, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
• Valid driver license

Responsabilidades

• Obtains agreement from landowners, ranchers or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on land, maintaining regular contact with those involved.
• May be required to contact adjacent landowners or residents to advise of impending wildlife damage management activities.
• Maintains rapport and makes regular contact with cooperators.
• Uses a variety of control devices, chemicals, tools, firearms, and related equipment utilized in wildlife and avian damage management operations.
• Prepares baits and lures and sets control devices such as snares, traps, etc.
• Performs simple, repetitive tasks requiring only a basic familiarity of biological, agricultural, and wildlife damage management operations.
• Conducts all operations in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of tools, supplies, and equipment.
• When using M-44 or other toxic materials, must maintain records pursuant to the state pesticide statutes and regulations and Environmental Protection Agency use restrictions.
• Participates as a gunner or groundcrew member in aerial hunting activities as authorized by cooperative agreements and in accordance with state ad federal regulations.
• Maintains weekly contact with the District Supervisor to report wildlife damage management activities in assigned area.
• Uses GPS to identify the location of set traps, snares and M-44s.
• Must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devises, and toxicants.
• Incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner, so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, the general public or property.
• Prepares routine and basic records of daily activities, observations, field conditions,or contacts made for purposes of exchanging factual information.
• Prepares MIS documents weekly or as required. Documents must be prepared accurately and submitted timely.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Biological sciences knowledge

Wildlife damage tools

Driver's license

Travel ability

Team collaboration

Service orientation

Educación

High school graduation or GED

Herramientas

GPS

MIS systems

Descripción del empleo

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Wildlife Services in Gatesville, TX seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician to deliver wildlife damage management services using traps, snares, chemicals and related equipment. You will work under the Wildlife Services program, collaborating with landowners and county stakeholders to protect crops, livestock and property.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a background in farming or ranching, strong communication, good computer skills,