Wildlife Technician Diversity Internship; Southeast Wisconsin, Position 370118

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Agency

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Location

Kansasville, Wisconsin

Job Category

Internships

Salary

$15-$17/hour

Start Date

05/22/2022

Last Date to Apply

01/21/2022

Website

https://wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=3756&

Description

Job Description and Duties: This position will assist the wildlife management team in the Southeast with habitat management, maintenance and daily operations of equipment, and wildlife surveys and bird banding. Most travel will be within Bong Recreation Area and state wildlife areas within Racine and Kenosha Counties. Occasional travel to surrounding counties for work days and habitat projects will be part of the job. Trainings that will be provided by the DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES to successful applicants: UTV safety, herbicide application techniques, chainsaw safety, and basic use of brush saws, hand tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE). 60% Assist with the habitat management of grasslands, wetlands, and forests on state land. Establish and maintain native and introduced grasslands and wetland communities. This includes conducting plant surveys and removing invasive plants and brush through mowing, manual pulling or by herbicide applications; maintaining dikes and water control structures; tilling and planting grasslands; and removing invasive trees and large brush using chainsaws and herbicide application. 25% Conduct wildlife surveys and assist with goose, duck and mourning dove banding. Participate in summer deer and game bird observations. 10% Utilize DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES technological systems, handheld GPS units, and Arc GIS to monitor and track habitat accomplishments. 5% Complete daily office tasks such as completing time sheets, expense vouchers and tracking equipment usage.

Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and be able to drive state owned vehicles. Preferred Qualifications: A working knowledge of common Wisconsin habitat types and basic management techniques.

Contact Person

HR

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