Wildlife Technician II - Field Lead (On-Site)

State of Tennessee; Big Sandy (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is recruiting for an on-site Wildlife Technician Lead in Big Sandy, TN. The role advances advanced wildlife conservation work and may involve supervising Wildlife Technician 1 staff in specialty areas such as habitat maintenance or hatchery operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in wildlife conservation, plus a valid driver's license and possibly a CDL.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time wildlife conservation, forestry, farming or related work.
• Qualifying coursework at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Five or more years of working experience as a Wildlife Technician 1 with TWRA may be required for some positions.
• Must have a valid Driver's license.
• Some positions may require a current CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Assume the supervisory role within the assigned work unit in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
• Provide on-the-job training for newly hired personnel and volunteers, including safety precautions.
• Determine appropriate conditions and quantities for use of hazardous materials.
• Calibrate agency equipment such as scales, sprayer, meters, imagers and cameras.
• Operate tractors and heavy equipment to maintain habitat and manipulation.
• Conduct maintenance and repair of agency equipment.
• Follow guidelines for forestry/wildlife surveys, sampling and nuisance control.
• Coordinate forest/wildlife research and management programs; traps, tags, and inventories.

Skills

Finger Dexterity

Depth Perception

Oral Comprehension

Active Learning and Listening

Trunk Strength

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boats

Motor Vehicles

Heavy Construction Equipment

Telephone

Power Tools

Job description

The State of Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is recruiting for an on-site Wildlife Technician Lead in Big Sandy, TN. The role advances advanced wildlife conservation work and may involve supervising Wildlife Technician 1 staff in specialty areas such as habitat maintenance or hatchery operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in wildlife conservation, plus a valid driver's license and possibly a CDL.