Job Posting Title Wildlife Technician Agency 320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Supervisory Organization Wildlife Conservation Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $51,584.00 plus state benefit allowance.
Job Description Under supervision of a Wildlife Biologist or Senior Biologist, the Wildlife Technician may assist in conducting surveys, investigations, and developments to enhance wildlife. Technicians perform a variety of duties depending on the specific program or area they are assigned to. Below is a short summary of each type of Technician position. POSITION: Wildlife Technician LOCATION: Eufaula WMA Wildlife Management Area (WMA)Technician - Maintain buildings, grounds, signage and equipment and/or implement assigned programs.
Provide current regulations, WMA specific information and assistance to users on assigned areas. Periodically inspect and coordinate work of contractors on assigned areas. May assist in the management of more than one wildlife area or program with multi-management objectives. Develop and maintain fireguards using area equipment, including removing hazardous fuels, such as snags and eastern redcedar, before, during and after the burn.
Assist in prescribed burning on WMAs. Mix and apply chemical herbicides using appropriate label rates and application methods. Utilize MSDS and necessary safety supplies for proper application and record keeping. Assist with surveys and data collection at the WMA and regional level. Required to haul loads of various sizes on short and long-distance trips utilizing various types of trailers, often over challenging terrain; may be required to obtain a CDL.
Maintain and repair roads, construct and maintains fences in assigned areas. Must be able to operate and maintain equipment, including tractor with front end loader & various implements, skid steer, and other heavy equipment as assigned. Assist in the maintenance and operation of active grazing leases on multiple WMA’s including fencing, water structures, stocking rates and keeping good communication with grazing lessees.
Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP) Technician – Set up, periodically inspect, and maintain OLAP Walk-in Areas, equipment, and signage. Assist OLAP Biologist with maintaining and expanding the OLAP. Monitor and document habitat of prospective and enrolled areas. Assist with implementation of lease agreements with private landowners. Utilize legal land descriptions, GIS mapping hardware/software, and contract stipulations.
Big Game Technician - Conduct animal surveys on foot, UTV, watercraft or aircraft, and gather, analyze, and report biological data. Assist/lead wildlife necropsies of cervids with unknown mortality causes, maintaining sample integrity and personnel safety. Coordinate with inter-division staff and volunteers on various programs and activities. Proficient in big game identification, biology and management, and will assist with Damage Control Assistance Program, Deer Management Assistance Program, Herd Health Evaluation (will require the collection of cervids via firearms), and other ODWC programs.
Waterfowl / Migratory Bird Technician - Assume lead responsibility for nuisance goose program coordinator. Assists with conducting the annual aerial mid-winter survey. Assist/lead necropsies of migratory birds with unknown mortality causes, maintaining sample integrity and personnel safety. Gather, analyze, and report biological data through bird banding activities and other research. Coordinate and conduct ODWC sponsored youth waterfowl hunts.
Proficiency in migratory bird identification, biology, diseases, and management techniques. Wetland Technician - Act independently or with others to asse