North Dakota, United States (On-Site)
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Posted 1 day ago
$14–$19 / hr
SpecialtyHabitat Management
OccupationField Technician
Job TypeTemporary
Job Duration1-3 Months
Min EducationH.S. Diploma/Equivalent
Salary$13.50 - $18.75
Salary - TypeHourly Wage
Wildlife Seasonal Technician
Wildlife Seasonal Technician
About this role
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, and various habitat improvement functions) by use of ATVs, UTVs, tractors and various other equipment.
Seasonal employees will work on thousands of acres of WMAs in a multi county district on various habitat types including wetlands, rivers, grasslands, and ag land.
Computer Data Entry.
Performing equipment maintenance on ATVs/UTVs, farm equipment, mowers, chain saws, etc.
Signing PLOTS (Private Lands Open to Sportsmen) tracts.
Other work opportunities may include conducting wildlife surveys, waterfowl and dove banding, assistance with PLOTS program, CWD sampling, fish netting and sampling, and electrofishing.
Overnight travel required (vehicles provided). Expenses while away from main workstation 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.
Key Requirements
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 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:
Preference will be given for:
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
