Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist I
Kearney, MO - USA
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Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33
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Job Description:
Job Duties: Under general direction from Wildlife Biologists and the District Manager the Conservation Biologist will assist with implementation of the Open Fields and Waters program to provide public hunting trapping and fishing access on private lands. Duties may include checking and posting boundary signage educating the public to generate interest in the program evaluating potential sites to enroll and creating maps. The Conservation Biologist may assist with habitat improvement projects for a variety of species using practices such as prescribed burning selective herbicide application invasive brush removal native plant seeding etc. Potential opportunities may include wildlife population and hunter surveys.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Experience or coursework/training in fisheries management natural resources biology and/or agriculture.
Other: Drivers license required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of wildlife habitat requirements habitat management principles and farming and ranching operations. Ability to operate hand tools all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) sprayers and other equipment. Experience with prescribed fire and with geographic information systems (GIS) is highly desirable. Drivers license required.
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