Wildlife Seasonal Technician

The Wildlife Society, Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wildlife Society, Inc. is seeking seasonal field staff to support land management across WMAs in North Dakota. duties include fencing, signing, planting, controlled burns, weed control, mowing, and habitat improvements using ATVs, UTVs, tractors, and related equipment.

You may also assist with wildlife surveys and data entry while traveling between sites. Applicants must be 18+, physically capable of lifting 50 pounds, hold a valid driver's license, and be prepared for long outdoor hours in

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or recent graduate of a college/university.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old on start date.
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision and operate equipment with minimal training.
• Capable of working long, irregular hours outdoors, in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Land management duties on WMAs using ATVs, UTVs, tractors and other equipment.
• Work across thousands of acres in multiple counties with wetlands, rivers, grasslands and ag lands.
• Perform data entry.
• Maintain equipment (ATVs/UTVs, mowers, chainsaws, etc.).
• Sign PLOTS tracts.
• Support wildlife surveys, banding, CWD sampling, fish sampling, and electrofishing as needed.
• Overnight travel may be required with lodging/meals reimbursed per policy.
• Work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Driver’s license

Operate OHV/ATV

Work long hours

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

OHV operation

Job description

• Seasonal employee duties include routine land management duties on Wildlife Management Areas (fencing, signing, establishment of wildlife food plots, controlled burning, noxious weed control, mowing, tree planting, and various habitat improvement functions) by use of ATVs, UTVs, tractors and various other equipment.


• Seasonal employees will work on thousands of acres of WMAs in a multi county district on various habitat types including wetlands, rivers, grasslands, and ag land.


• Computer Data Entry.


• Performing equipment maintenance on ATVs/UTVs, farm equipment, mowers, chain saws, etc.


• Signing PLOTS (Private Lands Open to Sportsmen) tracts.


• Other work opportunities may include conducting wildlife surveys, waterfowl and dove banding, assistance with PLOTS program, CWD sampling, fish netting and sampling, and electrofishing.


• Overnight travel required (vehicles provided). Expenses while away from main workstation will be reimbursed per policy (includes motel and meals).


• Individual must be able to work long and/or irregular hours mostly outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be accepted to, enrolled at, or a recent graduate of a college or university. Students should be in good academic standing. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be at least 18 years old on their start date.

Basic skills/knowledge required for these positions include the ability to ability to work alone with limited supervision, learn to operate equipment with minimal training, ability to operate OHVs, and the ability to represent the department in a professional manner. Individuals must be capable of working long, irregular hours outdoors, under adverse weather conditions.

Certification for OHV operation and as a commercial pesticide applicator is required within the first 30 days of employment, Game and Fish will provide training.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for:

• Applicants majoring in a wildlife, range management, biology, or natural resource management program or closely related science field.


• Farm/Ranch experience and able to operate equipment with minimal training


• Trailer Towing Experience


• ND ATV/OHV Certificate


• ND Commercial Pesticide Certification


• ND Commercial Driver’s License


• S-130/S-190 Fire Training and or CPR Training