Wildlife Resources Specialist 2 - DNR - Statewide
Full Time
West Virginia
$35,994 - $66,589 a year
Posted
Job description
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, these positions work at the advanced level developing and implementing wildlife management plans for their assigned areas. These positions are responsible for the health of the habitat to attract and maintain desired animal species in the assigned area. They are responsible for assisting in the design, implementation and contract monitoring of timber sales on assigned Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), assisting in the design and implementation of prescribed fires, assisting in wildlife survey and research. These positions may oversee seasonal and temporary employees. Perform related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
These positions are distinguished by coordinating research and assisting in wildlife surveys at an advanced level. They may be responsible for selecting and marking trees for timber sale, which the removal of benefits the health of the habitat. These positions may oversee seasonal and temporary employees.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified . If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Examples of Work
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Organize and develop basic area management plans and accomplishment tracking.
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Use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to collect data, i.e., shape files for management plans.
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Oversee the purchase of materials and supplies needed for area operations.
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Provide general technical habitat management assistance on private lands.
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Oversee research activities on public areas (include overseeing data collection, and third-party agreements).
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Oversee work crews to ensure they are following safety protocols.
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Collect standard scientific and/or research information.
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Coordinate and conduct basic research and survey tasks within a limited geographic location.
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Restore and create wildlife habitat and monitoring wildlife and fish populations and maintaining easily accessible records of survey results.
Develop annual work and wildlife management area plans and maintain records associated with facility operations or other specific activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of general dendrology and silvicultural practices and marking trees for timber sales.
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Knowledge of federal guidelines related to endangered species and timber management activities.
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Knowledge of prescribed fire practices.
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Knowledge of herbicide application must obtain WV Department of Agriculture Certified Public Applicator status.
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Knowledge of federal permit guidelines to ensure state’s compliance.
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Knowledge of Taxa specific knowledge, including federally listed species.
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Knowledge of forest inventory and cruising electronic data collection.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to oversee timber sales from conducting inventories, marking, and setting up timber sales.
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Ability to develop and implement habitat management plans.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***
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