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Idaho Employer Wildlife Habitat Technician in Eagle, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2312760
The Upper Snake region is looking to fill 10 wildlife habitat technician positions. These 4.5-month positions start times will vary depending on WMA location and schedules of applicants (between late April and June). These positions will work as part of a team to perform physical and technical duties regarding wildlife habitat management on Market Lake Wildlife Management Area (MKWMA), Deer Parks Wildlife Management Unit (DPWMU), Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area (MLWMA), Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area (SCWMA) or Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (TCWMA). Primary tasks include habitat improvement projects, water management, fence maintenance, conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys, noxious weed spraying, facilities management, conducting public use surveys, and coordinating volunteer projects. These positions will focus primarily on implementing the noxious weed management program. Duties include plant identification, plant surveys, noxious weed control, using and maintaining ATVs and herbicide spray equipment, exercising proper use and handling of herbicides, GPS/GIS mapping, and coordinating volunteer projects. Opportunities exist to participate in several other aspects of wildlife management.
General Information: These are demanding positions that require a positive attitude, and the ability to handle tough physical and mental conditions. Successful applicants will perform physical and technical duties associated with wildlife habitat management and engage in informational and educational activities with the public. These positions may require weekend work, physically demanding projects, working in remote landscapes in adverse weather, identifying plant species, the use of herbicides for weed control, use of GIS/GPS systems, safely operating 4WD trucks, tractors, ATVs, chainsaws, and power planting augers. Experience with these skills are desired but not required. Training will be provided.
EEO/Veterans Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.