Wildlife Damage Management Technician

tamus; Sonora (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service's Wildlife Services is seeking a Wildlife Damage Management Technician in Sonora, Texas. You will conduct wildlife damage management activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools and firearms in accordance with laws and procedures.

Responsibilities include obtaining landowner agreements, deploying control devices, maintaining records and MIS documents, coordinating with the District Supervisor, and ensuring safety in all operations and travel as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Farm or ranch background.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of biological sciences and wildlife laws.
• Knowledge of control devices, chemicals and tools used in wildlife damage management.
• Ability to drive and travel as needed to perform duties.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends; reside in assigned county; access to personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Obtain landowner agreements before services and may contact adjacent landowners to advise of activities.
• Use traps, snares, chemicals, tools and firearms according to procedures.
• Perform basic tasks related to wildlife damage management.
• Maintain records for pesticide use and equipment.
• Participate as gunner or ground crew in aerial hunting as allowed.
• Report activities weekly to the District Supervisor.
• Use GPS to locate traps and M-44s.
• Maintain safety in all operations and equipment.
• Prepare MIS documents weekly or as required.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Biology knowledge

Wildlife control devices

Driving and travel

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS device

MIS software

Job description

Job Title

Wildlife Damage Management Technician

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Wildlife Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,620.50 monthly

Job Location

Sonora, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description Summary

The Wildlife Damage Management Technician conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains agreements from landowners, ranchers, or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on private lands. 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. in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• 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.
• 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 ground crew member in aerial hunting activities as authorized by cooperative agreements and in accordance with state and 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 devices, and toxicants. 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 management information system (MIS) documents weekly or as required. Documents must be prepared accurately and submitted timely.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Farm or ranch background.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of biological sciences and local, state and federal laws regarding wildlife damage management activities.
• 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.
• Required Registrations, Certifications and Licenses: Valid driver's license.
• Other Requirements: May require attendance at night and/or weekend meetings, participation in out-of-county events.
• Must have access to personal vehicle and obtain/maintain valid driver's license and appropriate liability insurance.
• Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends).
• Must reside in assigned county (NOTE: Urban designed counties exempt from this requirement).
• All positions are security-sensitive.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.