Job Announcement:

Wildlife Technician I

ND Game and Fish Department
Location: Bismarck District IV office
Salary: $2,147 - $3,379
Closing Date: August 22, 2008
Position Number: 720-6616

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least a two-year Associates Degree in biology or closely related field or two years of vocational/technical training in an area related to the major job duties.  Must possess or be able to obtain a valid class A North Dakota drivers license.  Must be proficient in the use of shop machinery and tools.  Work experience in heavy equipment operation, basic carpentry, and equipment maintenance is preferred.  Must attend and successfully complete the first fire control and management training course available after the hiring date.  Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  A working knowledge of and experience in wildlife resource and land management is required.  Must successfully complete the interview process and reference checks.

Essential Functions:

1. Must be able to load and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
2. Must be able to obtain a Class A drivers license.
3. Must become certified and licensed for application of chemical herbicides and pesticides.
4. Operate and maintain farm tractors, semi-truck and trailer, dump trucks, grain trucks, flat bed trucks, farm machinery, snowmobiles, 4x4 ATVs, herbicide sprayers and fire pumpers.
5. Operate arc, wire-feed and acetylene welders.
6. Active participation in promotion, sign-up, and monitoring the Private Lands Initiative. 
7. Provide assistance to private landowners with prevention activities associated with big game depredation.
8. Coordinate seasonal employee work schedules.
   

Application Procedures:
To apply submit the following:

1. A letter of interest
2. A State of North Dakota Application for Employment (SFN 10950)
3. A current resume
4. A written summary that demonstrates the applicant’s ability and experience as related to the Minimum Qualifications and Summary of Work.

Submit the application documents to:
Paul T. Schadewald, Chief, Administrative Services Division
North Dakota Game & Fish Department
100 N. Bismarck Expressway
Bismarck, ND 58501-5095

Applications may also be submitted by fax to 701-328-6352 or by email to ndgf@nd.gov.

Persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process should contact Paul T. Schadewald at 701-328-6305.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include a copy of their DD Form 214.  Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the North Dakota Veteran’s Affairs Office.

Copies of the State of North Dakota Application for Employment form can be downloaded from http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html

Summary of Work:
Responsible for performing wildlife development, operations and maintenance activities on District IV Wildlife Management Areas in the south central part of the state which includes Hettinger, Adams, Sioux, Grant, Morton, Oliver, Burleigh, Kidder and Emmons counties.  Duties involve biological, mechanical, and chemical control of noxious weeds; fire control; operation and maintenance of heavy equipment; operation of welders and shop power tools; assisting with wildlife surveys and trapping operations; involvement in the Department’s wildlife depredation program; and other duties as assigned.  Will be required to work independently and out-of-doors often in extreme weather conditions.  Employee will be required to work at other locations in the state as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Access Application for Employment Form SFN 10950 at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html

View Employment Benefits at:  http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/benefits.html

Visit North Dakota State Government:  http://www.nd.gov

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