Wildlife Damage Management Technician

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** Job Title
** Wildlife Damage Management Technician
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
** Department
* * Wildlife Services
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$2,620.50 monthly
** Job Location
** Pittsburg, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description**#
** Job Description Summary
** The Wildlife Damage Management Technician conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment.#
** Responsibilities
* ** Is responsible for technical work involved in animal disease control in livestock and poultry and disease vector eradication programs within an assigned geographic area.
* Inspects and surveys livestock and poultry facilities located on ranches, farms, auction markets, etc., for possible wild vertebrate disease vectors.
* Enters data into established database/system of record. Uses data to prepare and submit routine reports regarding activities, observations, and events.
* Conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment.
Obtains agreement from landowners, ranchers or administrators prior to conducting wildlife damage management services on land, maintaining regular contact with those involved.
* Uses a variety of various control devices, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment needed for wildlife and avian damage management operations. Prepare baits and lures and sets control devices such as snares, traps etc in accordance with standard operating procedures    Performs tasks in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
* Maintains and repairs tools, supplies and equipment.
* Maintain state pesticide records and restrictions.
Participates as a gunner or ground crew member in aerial hunting activities.
* Reports activities to District Supervisor.
* Uses GPS to identify location of traps, etc.
* Operates and maintains safety in all operations of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices and chemicals.
Prepares routine records of activities, observations, field conditions and contacts made. Prepares accurate and timely reports and database documents.#
** Qualifications
* **
* Education and Experience:

*** High school graduation or GED.
* Farm or ranch background.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Good computer skills.
* Knowledge of biological sciences and local, state and federal laws regarding wildlife damage management activities.
* Knowledge of various control devices, chemicals and tools required to manage damage caused by predators    Ability to drive and travel as needed to perform duties.
* Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
** Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
*** Valid driver license.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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