Wildlife Technician 8-E10 - Holly
This entry level position will include assisting the Area Wildlife Biologist in conducting wildlife habitat projects, land administration and facility maintenance for 6 game areas located throughout 5 counties that the Holly Wildlife Offices oversees. This employee will perform a wide variety of activities including surveys, wildlife registrations, band waterfowl, collect and analyze biological data, game area maintenance, trespass resolution, etc. To handle wildlife damage complaints according to Departmental and Bureau policy. To conduct habitat management which involves a thorough knowledge of farming operations to reach the desired habitat goals and ensure that equipment and buildings are in safe operational order. To keep accurate records on expenses and accomplishments associated with the area and provide timely reports as requested. To work with seasonal staff, current partners and conservation groups and expand new partnerships with businesses and volunteers and other interested groups. Provide technical assistance to wildlife biologists through special assignments throughout the Southeast Region. The employee shall: regard safety as a personal responsibility, and respect the safety of other employees and the public; expeditiously report any hazards, unsafe conditions or procedures to his/her supervisor; expeditiously report all job-related accidents and injuries to his/her supervisor, even if he/she does not seek medical attention; wear proper personal protective equipment and always perform job duties in a safe manner; and coordinate with his/her supervisor before starting or continuing a job which he/she is uncertain how to complete safely.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of an associate's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife technology, wildlife management, or agriculture.
Experience
Wildlife Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Wildlife Technician 9
One year of experience performing technical wildlife management support activities, equivalent to a Wildlife Technician 8.
Wildlife Technician E10
Two years of experience performing technical wildlife management support activities equivalent to a Wildlife Technician, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Technician 9.
Alternate Education and Experience
Wildlife Technician 8
Completion of the Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Division in-service Wildlife Technician Training Program and three years of experience as a Farmer, Equipment Operator, or Laborer in the Wildlife Division, including one year of post, in-service training experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Wildlife Technician 9
Completion of the Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Division in-service Wildlife Technician Training Program and four years of experience as a Farmer, Equipment Operator, or Laborer in the Wildlife Division, including two years of post, in-service training experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Wildlife Technician E10
Completion of the Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Division in-service Wildlife Technician Training Program and five years of experience as a Farmer, Equipment Operator, or Laborer in the Wildlife Division, including three years of post, in-service training experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and copy of college transcripts. Included in the cover letter, we would like applicants to address this question: “Describe why you are interested in working for the Michigan DNR Wildlife Division. How does this job fit into your short and long term career goals?
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
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