Wildlife Damage Management Technician

Job Title: Wildlife Damage Management Technician

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department: Wildlife Services

Proposed Minimum Salary: $2,620.50 monthly

Job Location: Goldthwaite, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description Summary The Wildlife Damage Management Technician conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains agreement from landowners, ranchers or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on land, maintaining regular contact with those involved.
• Uses a variety of control devices, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment needed for wildlife and avian damage management operations.
• Prepares baits and lures and sets control devices such as snares, traps, etc. in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Performs tasks in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintains and repairs tools, supplies and equipment.
• Maintains state pesticide records and restrictions.
• Participates as a gunner or ground crew member in aerial hunting activities.
• Reports activities to District Supervisor.
• Uses GPS to identify location of traps, etc.
• Operates and maintains safety in all operations of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices and chemicals.
• Prepares routine records of activities, observations, field conditions and contacts made.
• Prepares accurate and timely reports and database documents.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Farm or ranch background.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of biological sciences and local, state and federal laws regarding wildlife damage management activities.
• Knowledge of various control devices, chemicals and tools required to manage damage caused by predators.
• Ability to drive and travel as needed to perform duties.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid drivers license.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.