Wildlife Damage Specialist - Field Technician

Texas A&M University System; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Wildlife Services in Canyon, TX seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician to perform field wildlife control using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, and firearms. You will inspect facilities, document observations, and coordinate with landowners to implement approved management plans.

Responsibilities include data entry, report preparation, equipment maintenance, and compliance with laws.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Knowledge of wildlife biology and relevant laws/regulations.
• Experience with control devices, chemicals, tools and firearms.
• Ability to drive and travel to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife damage management in a defined geographic area.
• Inspect livestock facilities for disease vectors and report findings.
• Enter data and generate routine activity reports.
• Obtain landowner consent before operations and maintain contact with stakeholders.
• Operate control devices and prepare baits and lures per procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment; keep pesticide records.
• Report activities to District Supervisor and use GPS for site locations.
• Ensure safety in all vehicle, firearm, device, and chemical operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Biological sciences knowledge

Drive and travel

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Farm or ranch background

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Wildlife Services in Canyon, TX seeks a Wildlife Damage Management Technician to perform field wildlife control using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, and firearms. You will inspect facilities, document observations, and coordinate with landowners to implement approved management plans.

Responsibilities include data entry, report preparation, equipment maintenance, and compliance with laws.