Description & Application
Duties: Incumbent will assist with all aspects of managing the assigned wildlife management area. Major responsibilities include:
- Directing, and implementing habitat management work on public wildlife areas.
- Procuring supplies and equipment.
- Participating in the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities, farm equipment & implements, parking areas, and roads.
- Coordinating agricultural permits to insure positive benefits for wildlife.
- Habitat management work may include site preparation, planting, management of food plots, diverse native seedings and dense nesting cover, shrub or shelterbelt plantings. Tree removal and prescribed fire.
- Participating in scientific field studies and surveys.
- Participating in training and evaluation of seasonal employees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science. Education is not a substitute for experience. Field and equipment experience are important. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in wildlife management.
- Excellent background in the operation, maintenance, and transportation of farm equipment.
- Prescribed fire experience and training is very important.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
- Successful applicants must also possess or be able to acquire a South Dakota CDL Operators License and an Herbicide Applicators License.