Wildlife Habitat Technician – Field & IPM

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Wildlife Area Technician to implement habitat projects, monitor species, and maintain public use resources at Big Bend Wildlife Area in Brewster, WA. This full-time, permanent position focuses on vegetation management, herbicide applications, and infrastructure upkeep.

The role requires experience in habitat management or related fields, valid driver's license, and potential pesticide licensing within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in habitat management or natural resource operations.
• Associate’s degree in natural resource management, forestry, wildlife management, agriculture, environmental science, or a related field.
• Six months of experience with hand and power tools in outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement projects to protect, maintain, and improve habitats, species, and recreational opportunities on the Wildlife Area.
• Restore, enhance and maintain habitats using beaver dam analogs, post assisted log structures, and Zeedyk structures.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and apply herbicides as needed.
• Operate a variety of small and heavy equipment including brush cutters, chainsaws, ATVs, UTVs, tractors, and excavators.
• Inspect, manage and maintain access areas and public use resources on the wildlife area.

Skills

Habitat management

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Education

Associate degree in natural resource management or related field

Bachelor's degree in fisheries/wildlife/habitat management or related field

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

ATV/UTV operation

Irrigation systems maintenance

Job description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Wildlife Area Technician to implement habitat projects, monitor species, and maintain public use resources at Big Bend Wildlife Area in Brewster, WA. This full-time, permanent position focuses on vegetation management, herbicide applications, and infrastructure upkeep.

The role requires experience in habitat management or related fields, valid driver's license, and potential pesticide licensing within six months.