Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 (2 Positions), Essex
This position supports multiple wildlife management programs in Region 5. Responsibilities include:
1. Coordinating and conducting wildlife surveys for game and non-game species.
2. Collecting harvest monitoring data.
3. Banding waterfowl.
4. Assisting with habitat and access projects on Wildlife Management Areas.
5. Evaluating project impacts on endangered/threatened species.
6. Data entry and organization.
Throughout the year, the technician will also:
* Respond to public requests for hunting/trapping information.
* Provide technical assistance and issue permits for nuisance wildlife issues.
* Assist with injured or distressed wildlife.
Minimum Qualifications:
30 semester credit hours, including 12 in fisheries, marine resources or wildlife management, mariculture, marine biology, aquaculture, ecology, zoology, marine technology, botany, limnology, hydrology, or oceanography.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with bird and mammal survey techniques, live-trapping, handling and marking birds and mammals, trailering vehicles, driving 4x4 vehicles/ATVs/boats, and working in back-country environments.
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