What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Resources Specialist 2 - Commerce - Natural Resources - Braxton Co. position at West Virginia?
Wildlife/Elk River WMA Under supervision of the District Wildlife Biologist and Assistant District Wildlife Biologist, the Wildlife Resource Specialist 2 is responsible for wildlife and habitat management activities on Elk River Wildlife Management Area (WMA). In addition, this position will assist with the implementation of wildlife programs in an 8-county district in central West Virginia. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: develop and implement wildlife management plans for assigned area which includes, but is not limited to, food plot development, creation of border-cutbacks, native forage and field management, timber sale development, etc.; maintain roads and other public use facilities on assigned area; provide technical wildlife and habitat management assistance to landowners; maintain headquarters building and storage buildings; maintain residence; design and implement timber sales on assigned WMA; operate, maintain, and inventory equipment; complete various reports and management plans; conduct public relations regarding area of assignment; and supervise hourly employees. The employee will assist with prescribed fires, chemical immobilization of animals, and herbicide application. The employee will assist with wildlife surveys and research projects that include, but are not limited to, the use of radio telemetry, capture equipment, and immobilizing drugs; investigate nuisance wildlife (bear) and diseased wildlife complaints and provide wildlife damage control or technical assistance in removing or controlling the offending animals. Must be able to efficiently operate and maintain farm equipment, vehicles, goosenecked trailers, boats, trailers, chainsaws, firearms, and other tools as required; possess good verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform public speaking; possess a working knowledge of forest game management and silvicultural techniques; possess experience with prescribed fire. The employee will be required to attend agency and professional meetings, in-service training, and other activities that require overnight travel. The employee must possess a valid driver’s license, be familiar with firearms and trapping equipment, and be able drive boats, UTVs/ATVs, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Most work is performed outdoors, in varying weather conditions, difficult terrain, and/or state waters. The employee may be required to be a Special Natural Resources Police Officer in the assigned area and enforce state rules, laws, regulations, and be able to pass a law enforcement background check. Employee may be required to live in residence provided. Regular attendance is required. Performs related duties as assigned.
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Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fish/wildlife management and biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, or a related field.
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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of wildlife management or a related field.
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Preference will be given to applicants with a B.S. or M.S. degree in Wildlife Management or Wildlife Biology. Preference will be given to applicants with experience with timber management, prescribed fire, food plot management, and early successional habitat management. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with game species through hunting, necropsies, or field research. Preference will be given to applicants with farm equipment operation and maintenance through temporary, seasonal, full-time work or through personal background experience.Salary : $41,194 - $71,789
