Natural Resource Technician II

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for assisting with habitat development work within Unit 4-C (Donnelley, Bear Island, Botany Bay and Edisto River WMA).

• Assisting with habitat management activities including agricultural plantings, prescribed burning and mowing.
• Assisting with the implementation of public hunting on public hunting lands.
• Providing assistance to WMA hunt participants and collecting necessary biological data as directed.
• Assisting with the construction and installation of water control structures, bulkehads, grade stabilization structures, etc.
• Assisting with wetland habitat management activities such as burning and water level management.
• Performing maintenance on grounds including mowing dikes, grounds, roads and open areas.
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports as required.
• Performing maintenance of physical structures including: painting and minor repairs to gates, buildings and other structures as needed.
• Assisting with the construction and maintenance of signage for Unit 4-C.
• Assisting with the collection of data including: dove banding, waterfowl banding and surveys.

A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in wildlife, fisheries or agricultural work or an associate degree in the technical sciences.

• Knowledge of wildlife management techniques.
• Ability to operate and repair heavy equipment, tractors, farm implements, power and hand tools.
• Ability to conduct public hunts.
• Ability to work independently and perform strenuous tasks.
• Ability to get along and communicate with fellow employees and the general public.
• Ability to perform agricultural activities such as disking, mowing, planting and herbicide application.
• Ability to assist with control burns.