NEOGOV · 1 week ago
WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES TECHNICIAN A-C
Montegut, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$2,267/mo - $4,080/moNEOGOV is a part of the State of Louisiana, which supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates good science and technology. They are seeking a Wildlife and Fisheries Technician A-C to perform daily operations at various wildlife management areas, assisting in habitat management, data collection, and maintenance of facilities.
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Responsibilities
The incumbent’s duties include conducting stewardship activities, and maintenance and development of areas and facilities on one or more coastal wildlife management areas and/or refuges
Assist Supervisor and Biologists in land stewardship and habitat management practices on WMAs and Refuges. This may include planting of food plots for wildlife by disking, fertilizing, and seeding and burning to encourage the growth of succulent vegetation. The position will assist with the control of nuisance animals and noxious vegetation, operation of water management structures and pumps, and monitoring and manipulating water levels and salinities in accordance with approved water management criteria and/or instructions from biologists. The incumbent must also assist in the upkeep and maintenance of levee systems on water management areas
The incumbent will assists with the collecting of biological data via hunter bag checks, fishing creel checks, water level & salinity data, assist with intensively managed adult, handicapped, and youth hunts, conduct trapping and banding projects, etc. May also assist with collection of harvest data on furbearers and alligators, sick or diseased animals
The incumbent will monitor special use permit activities for fishing, hunting, trapping, houseboat mooring, area use, etc
Assists in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of mitigation projects, dredge projects and mineral exploration and development projects within the work areas
Coordinates with supervisor and participates in maintenance, repair and construction projects as well as habitat projects. This may involve water control structures, trails, roads, parking areas, campsites, facilities, workshops, storage buildings, water vessels, lawnmowers, tractors, UTVs, engines, etc. and include tasks such as mowing, grading, ditching, cleaning, etc
Works with supervisor to set and accomplish project priorities, tasks, etc
Properly marks and maintains WMA and Refuge boundaries
The incumbent is required to routinely purchase and transport supplies, materials, equipment, etc
Implements maintenance and minor repair projects that may include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical duties
Conducts other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
No experience or training is required
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to travel with overnight stay as required
Must be able to work nights, out of boats and in inclement weather as required
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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