Wildlife Management Technician (Temporary)

Iowa Department of Natural Resources; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a wildlife technician to work under DNR staff across a wildlife management unit. The role emphasizes initiative and commitment to a variety of technical tasks.

You will perform wetland, prairie, woodland management, native prairie seeding, food plots, and brush removal using farm machinery, chainsaws, and hand tools. You may assist with prescribed fire and field surveys.

Responsibilities

• Habitat management including wetland, prairie, woodland work; native seeding; food plots; tree/brush removal using farm machinery, chainsaws, and hand tools.
• Assisting with prescribed fire implementation including fire-line construction, holding, and mop-up under demanding conditions.
• Participating in wildlife surveys such as waterfowl banding, deer spotlight routes, roadside surveys, and bird point counts.
• Area maintenance duties like mowing, sign posting, fence work, and noxious weed control.

Job description

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a wildlife technician to work under DNR staff across a wildlife management unit. The role emphasizes initiative and commitment to a variety of technical tasks.

You will perform wetland, prairie, woodland management, native prairie seeding, food plots, and brush removal using farm machinery, chainsaws, and hand tools. You may assist with prescribed fire and field surveys.