Wildlife Damage Management Technician

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks a GS-07 Wildlife Manager in Fort Collins, CO. The role focuses on wildlife damage management, assessment, reduction, and elimination strategies to protect agriculture, natural resources, property, and public health and safety.

Applicants must meet specialized experience and/or education requirements by the closing date, including combinations of education and experience and transcripts when applicable.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level demonstrated by capturing and restraining wildlife.
• One year of graduate education directly related to the position (Animal Science, Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine).
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
• Transcripts are required if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Capture and restrain wildlife species for examinations and transportation.
• Monitor wildlife in captivity for evidence of illness and health status.

Skills

Wildlife handling

Education

Graduate education in Animal Science/Animal Physiology/Veterinary Medicine

Education/experience combination qualifying

Job description

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks a GS-07 Wildlife Manager in Fort Collins, CO. The role focuses on wildlife damage management, assessment, reduction, and elimination strategies to protect agriculture, natural resources, property, and public health and safety.

Applicants must meet specialized experience and/or education requirements by the closing date, including combinations of education and experience and transcripts when applicable.