Wildlife Management Temporary (16 positions)

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

Under the direction of DNR staff, the incumbent will perform a variety of technical tasks across a wildlife management unit. A high level of initiative and commitment is expected.

Habitat Management

Performing wetland management, prairie management, woodland management, native prairie seeding, food plot development, and tree/brush removal. This involves using large farm machinery, chainsaws, and hand tools for spraying, disking, and mowing.

Prescribed Fire

Assisting with prescribed fire implementation for ecological purposes, including fire-line construction, holding, and mop-up. This may require working under physically stressful and adverse conditions.

Wildlife Surveys

Participating in activities such as waterfowl banding, deer spotlight routes, August roadside surveys, spring bird point counts, and chronic wasting disease sampling.

Area Maintenance

General upkeep, including mowing, sign posting, fence work, and noxious weed control using simple power...