Job Title

Wildlife Damage Management Technician

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Wildlife Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,370.50 monthly

Job Location

Edinburg, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Wildlife Damage Management Technician conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains agreements from landowners, ranchers, or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on private lands. May be required to contact adjacent landowners or residents to advise of impending wildlife damage management activities. Maintains rapport and makes regular contact with cooperators. Uses a variety of various control devices, chemicals, tools, firearms, and related equipment utilized in wildlife and avian damage management operations. Prepares baits and lures and sets control devices such as snares, traps, etc. in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Performs simple, repetitive tasks requiring only a basic familiarity of biological, agricultural, and wildlife damage management operations. Conducts all operations in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of tools, supplies, and equipment. When using M-44 or other toxic materials, maintains records pursuant to the state pesticide statutes and regulations and Environmental Protection Agency use restrictions. Participates as a gunner or groundcrew member in aerial hunting activities as authorized by cooperative agreements and in accordance with state ad federal regulations.

• Maintains weekly contact with the District Supervisor to report wildlife damage management activities in assigned area. Uses GPS to identify the location of set traps, snares and M-44s. Demonstrates a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devises, and toxicants. Conducts duties in a safe and orderly manner, so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, the general public or property.

• Prepares routine and basic records of daily activities, observations, field conditions, or contacts made for purposes of exchanging factual information. Prepares management information system (MIS) documents weekly or as required. Prepares documents accurately and submits them in a timely manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED.

• Farm or ranch background.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer competencies required.

• Strong service ethic and desire to work with all audiences in assigned county, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Other Requirements:

• Travel connected with official duties may be required. This may include attendance at night and/or weekend meetings, participation in out-of-county events. Must have access to personal vehicle and obtain/maintain valid Driver's license and appropriate liability insurance.

• Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends).

• Must reside in assigned county (NOTE: Urban designed counties exempt from this requirement).

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan