Wildlife Seasonal Technician Temporary Seasonal

North Dakota Game and Fish Department; North Dakota; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Scholarship for students

Job summary

North Dakota Game and Fish Department is seeking seasonal wildlife habitat staff to manage areas across the state. Duties include land management, sign installation, and habitat improvements using ATVs, tractors, and other equipment.

Work occurs outdoors across diverse habitats and counties with overnight travel as needed. Applicants should be college students or recent graduates, able to lift 50 lbs, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be accepted to, enrolled at, or a recent graduate of a college or university.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and possess a valid driver's license.
• Certification for OHV operation and as a commercial pesticide applicator within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine land management duties on Wildlife Management Areas using various equipment.
• Work across thousands of acres in multiple habitat types and counties.
• Enter data, perform equipment maintenance, and sign PLOTS tracts.
• Assist with wildlife surveys, CWD monitoring, waterfowl banding, nets, electrofishing, and related tasks.
• Travel overnight as needed with travel expenses reimbursed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work long irregular hours

Education

Enrolled in college/university

Recent graduate status

Tools

OHV operation equipment

Job description

Location

Various areas around the state of North Dakota*

Salary

$13.50 to $18.75 per hour - based on college credits and experience

Closing Date

January 31, 2027

Status

Temporary, Seasonal

• Free Housing is available at all locations. Security deposit required. No pets allowed at any locations.

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Job Duration

Positions are generally 40 hours per week and 3 to 6 months in duration. The exact number of positions available and starting dates will not be known until shortly before the application deadline.

Seasonal employees attending a North Dakota college or university may be eligible for a scholarship. Restrictions apply.

Locations

Positions available at Williston, Bismarck, Dickinson, Riverdale, Devils Lake, Jamestown and Lonetree (Harvey) District offices. Applicants will be asked to specify their preferred location as well as other locations applicants are willing to work in. Please indicate these locations in the application process to be considered for employment in these districts.

Essential Functions

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, aspen management and various habitat improvement functions) by use of ATV's, UTV's, tractors, tracked skidsteers and various other equipment.

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

Computer Data Entry.

Performing equipment maintenance on ATV's/UTVs, farm equipment, mowers, chain saws, etc.

Signing PLOTS (Private Lands Open to Sportsmen) tracts.

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

Overnight travel required (vehicles provided). Expenses while away from main work station 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 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

• 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

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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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