Conservation Officer Trainee State of South DakotaConservation Officer TraineeSD$29.64–$37.12 / hourKnowledge of: conservation and parks law enforcement principles, practices, techniques and tactics; fish, wildlife and habitat conservation and park management practices; biological principles and practices pertaining to fish and wildlife; an understanding of habitat management practices beneficial to fish and wildlife; agency programs that promote public access; wildlife damage management techniques and practices; state and federal laws, regulations and agency policies that govern hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and snowmobiling; court and criminal procedures, rules of evidence collection and preservation and criminal investigative techniques. Ability to: effectively deal with people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds; establish and maintain relationships with landowners, sportsmen, and park users; promote conservation and park law enforcement, fish and wildlife management, hunter/angler access opportunities; deliver wildlife damage program services; de-escalate conflict and problem solve; operate boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, firearms and other specialized equipment; effectively present educational and outreach programs.
NewConservation Technician South Dakota State GovernmentConservation TechnicianCanton, SD$19.27–$20.23 / houridentify tree and weed species by sight; operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in remote, rough terrain, extreme slope areas; operate tractors, skid, mowers, snowmobiles, UTV's and various equipment; calibrate sprayers and seeders; maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment; operate a chainsaw and fell trees; facility inspections to ensure public safety and everything is in working order; prioritize work lists; complete resource management objectives including the physical requirements of prescribed fire; use a variety of hand and power tools; provide on-the-job training to assigned employees; assign tasks to others based on evaluation of their capabilities; organize and complete assigned projects; diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment; operate dump trucks with manual transmission and split axle and dump trailers; communicate effectively with park users, co-workers, general public and stakeholders; perform basic building maintenance and custodial work such as replacing light fixtures, basic plumbing, painting, cleaning, equipment repair, etc. carpentry; plumbing; electrical repair and welding; diagnostic and repair methods for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; janitorial and sanitation procedures, chemicals and supplies; tree and shrub pruning and removal; noxious weed control; chemicals for spraying; methods and rates of application; safe use and handling practices; spraying equipment; seed, fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides; human resources management sufficient to provide daily training and work direction to seasonal employees and volunteers.