Wildlife Technician-Advanced

The Wildlife Technician - Advanced will work under the direction of the Field Ecologist and Habitat Biologist. This position will help plan, coordinate, and perform a broad range of native community management and restoration activities, including, but not limited to: prescribed fire, forest management and conversion, invasive plants and brush control, and some heavy equipment operation.

Manage data and GIS systems in compliance with all applicable DNR data, application, and documentation standards.

Participate in job-related training and organizational meetings as assigned by supervisor.

Follow all general and position-related safety requirements.

60% Under the direction of the field ecologist and habitat biologist, conduct habitat management and invasive species control activities on state-managed lands, including but not limited to the use of herbicides and various pieces of equipment (chainsaws, brush cutters). Assist with prescribed burning on state lands including but not limited to; firebreak delineation, construction, mop-up and occasional overnight monitoring.

20% Complete property management reports and create GIS maps, and enter accomplishments into department land management systems.

10% Conduct various non-game wildlife surveys such as rare plants, invertebrates, and reptiles within the assigned working area.

10% Assist on other Natural Heritage Conservation field projects as assigned.

These positions pay between $21.07 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-14. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on December 18, 2025 in order to be considered.

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