Fish and Wildlife Technician -Commerce-Natural Resources-Upshur

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This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***

Classified-Exempt Position

Wildlife Resources/WV Wildlife Center

Under the direction of the Wildlife Center Biologist, the Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 performs semi‑technical duties that include, but are not limited to: mowing of grass, cutting of brush; pick‑up and removal of trash; maintenance, repair, and operation of vehicles, and lawn and farm equipment. Candidate will oversee maintenance and repair of all Wildlife Center facilities, including animal exhibits, storage buildings, slaughter room, picnic area, fish ponds, wastewater treatment ponds, and walking trails.

Duties also include care for and feeding animals, processing of deer for animal consumption, and ordering appropriate quantities of animal feed. Work requires frequent hands‑on contact with a variety of animals, including some that are large and potentially dangerous. Must possess a working knowledge of animal husbandry principles and practices. Will provide guided tours, respond to nuisance wildlife situations, and represent the Wildlife Center at local fairs and festivals and other outreach activities assigned.

Will be responsible for setting and maintaining standards of appearance appropriate for a high visibility, high‑use public area. Employee is responsible for assisting the Office Assistant and Wildlife Center Biologist in setting the work schedules that ensure adequate coverage of the Wildlife Center. Employee is responsible for training and overseeing hourly employees and volunteers. Employee is responsible for assigning daily tasks/maintenance duties for other Wildlife Technicians and Seasonal Laborers.

Employee is responsible to help maintain accurate records of diets, schedules, or abnormal behaviors of the animals with the Biologist. Employee must attend agency required meetings and perform weekend, holiday, and overnight travel duties as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required.

Training: Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.

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Substitution: High school diploma or the equivalent.

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Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in fish or wildlife management, fish culture or agriculture.

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section.