Wildlife Area Technician 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This position is assigned to the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and will be performing duties involving the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment surveying wildlife populations and performing hunter check stations controlling water levels in wetland areas managing vegetation and maintaining public use facilities. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Department housing at the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area. A deduction of $50 for the current rent amount is taken from the employees paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500.00 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. The position is being recruited at Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 levels. Position may be filled at any level.

Operate bulldozers excavators motor graders paddle wheel scrapers draglines diesel trucks and semi-trailers backhoes farm tractors forklifts and small engine powered equipment and boats to develop modify and improve habitat for wildlife.

Construct dikes ditches roads nest islands fields and water control structures; control water levels by measuring water flow rates and temperatures; assess water sources and availability; record use information and ensure adequate supply for waterfowl and other wildlife species.

Manage vegetation in wildlife management areas; farm aquatic plant species and cereal grains; apply fertilizers and herbicides; burn over-abundant plant species; and chop or disc undesirable vegetation to maintain suitable habitat for wildlife.

Collect data and survey wildlife species; count inventory identify and classify wildlife according to sex size or species; trap band transport or transplant wildlife as required; operate hunter check stations and record harvest data related to species sex and size; collect internal organs and body parts for analysis; complete forms and write narratives for analysis by wildlife biologists.

Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning painting repairingand rebuilding facilities and equipment; respond to emergency situations; prepare routine records and reports related to work performed; service and repair vehicles and equipment to provide for efficient operation and extended life of equipment and structures.

Maintain security of structures and equipment; patrol areas and lock gates and doors; note violations and report to appropriate authorities.

Provide information to the public by explaining procedures and regulations; give directions answer questions and lead tours of facilities and wildlife management areas to maintain good public relations.

Construct water catchments; survey selected areas; identify and clear sites for water development construction;notewater availability forage cover and spacing; load and deliver materials; assemble fiberglass tanks iron support structures sheet metal aprons and gutters; bury tank using backhoe pick and shovel; construct barbed wire fences; complete map locations and installation forms; and maintain or repair catchments in order to enhance wildlife populations in drier locations.

May assist in caring for fish at fish hatcheries and rearing stations as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Positions allocated to this class perform the full range of duties outlined above. This is the journey level inthe series.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience in maintenance farming or construction one of which was maintaining lands for wildlife constructing dikes ditches or roads; applying fertilizers; managing water levels and manipulating flow of water; maintaining equipment and structures by cleaning painting repairing and rebuilding structures; and collecting data and surveying wildlife by counting and inventorying species; and/or constructing and/or repairing wildlife water catchment devices; OR one year of experience as a Wildlife Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: safety procedures used in the operation of large and small motorized equipment;specialized tools and equipment such as carpentry and mechanics hand and power tools gas and arc welding equipment chain saw table saw hoist and steam cleaners.

General knowledge of: biological science related to wildlife and habitat; maintenance and repair of facilities equipment grounds and vehicles; specialized technical equipment and operation of heavy equipment used in wildlife management area or water developmentprojects. Skill in: operating large and small motorized equipment andusing hand and power tools for maintenance and repairs to facility structures equipment and grounds.

Ability to:operate light and heavy motorized equipment;observe identify and report the activities and conditions of wildlife species and their habitat; trap capture immobilize treat or transport mammals birds and other wildlife; conduct basic field studies such as counting tracking identifying and reporting on a variety of wildlife or habitat conditions; identify potential disease parasites or other problems in wildlife or related habitat; identify corrective measures needed to protect promote or enhance wildlife or habitat management.

Recruiter:
Melissa Pontillo

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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