Job Details
Advertisement Opens: Jan. 14, 2020 |
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Advertisement Closes: Jan. 24, 2020 |
Full Time: Yes |
Salary: $12.75 - $12.75 Hourly |
Minimum Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of field experience in wildlife or fisheries management or forestry or land management, or a related area.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF. |
Preferred Education and/or Experience: NONE |
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in documenting wildlife investigations. Knowledge of the equipment and techniques used to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. Knowledge of fish propagation, harvesting, cultivation, and maintenance activities. Knowledge of tissue and blood sampling techniques used in collection research. Knowledge of agricultural methods and basic land laws. Knowledge of timber marking, land surveying, and other related forestry techniques. Ability to collect samples of wildlife, perform fish hatchery, prepare reports, maintain files, and present oral and written information. Ability to operate and maintain wildlife equipment. |
Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Basic knowledge of fisheries management, fish identification and knowledge of angling regulations. Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work well with others; good computer skills and basic knowledge of electronic devices (i-pads/GPS units) preferred but not required. Ability to learn quickly and work independently as well as under direct supervision. |
Position Location: City: Mountain Home, Arkansas Office: Trout Management Program Division: Fisheries |
Job Summary: The Conservation Program Technician is responsible for forest and fish propagation, fire prevention, cultivation, and harvesting activities and/or maintaining a wildlife management area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. |
Typical Functions: Inspects forest lands for damage by insects or disease, assists in implementing plans or recommendations for control measures, and prepares plans for site preparation or improvement of planting, harvesting, marketing, or wildlife use.
Conducts or assists in conducting research on collected samples, such as fish, blood, water, soil, and plant species, and examines animals and specimens to detect diseases or other problems.
Conducts agricultural and forest management activities on wildlife management areas, including preparing seed beds and plant foods; selects and marks trees for thinning and/or logging utilizing soil erosion control measures and maintains waterways, dams, and ponds.
Monitors and inspects public and private wildlife to ensure compliance with state regulations and trains various personnel in activities, such as fire safety, accident prevention, and maintenance and calibration of scientific and technical equipment.
Gathers, provides, and presents general and forestry educational information and training to various federal, state, local health officers, community organizations, and the general public.
Provides technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields, such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, and biology.
Assists in conducting fish and game propagation and maintenance activities, including monitoring of spawning, hatching, incubation, sexing, and feeding.
Prepares reports pertaining to wildlife findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Cleans, maintains, prepares, and supplies work areas.
Performs other duties as assigned. |
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The selected individual will assist with work activities associated with the Trout Management Program. General job duties will include conducting on-site angler interviews and/or angler counts as part of a creel survey on the Greers Ferry Tailwater (Little Red River). Interviews will be conducted on the tailwater between Greers Ferry Dam and the Highway 305 Bridge at Dewey, AR. The survey will start in March of 2020 and run through February of 2021. The position will require irregular work hours in accordance with a pre-determined creel schedule. The individual will be required to work on randomly selected weekdays and weekend days and during inclement weather |
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record. |
Special Job Dimensions: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check. |
Other Specific Information: Individual should reside in the vicinity of Cleburne County. |
As an equal opportunity employer, the Commission will make any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.