Job description

JOB
Wildlife/Game Management/Wirt & Calhoun County Under the direction of the District Wildlife Biologist and the Assistant District Biologist, the Wildlife Manager will be responsible for wildlife and habitat management activities on the Little Kanawha River, Lynn Camp, and Burning Springs Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Duties of the Wildlife Manager include, but are not limited to, the following: develop and implement wildlife management plans for all assigned areas; maintain headquarters/storage building, shooting ranges and other public use facilities on the assigned areas; coordination with mineral exploration companies on assigned areas as needed; provide technical habitat management assistance to landowners; design and implement timber sales on assigned WMAs; operate, maintain and inventory equipment; supervise seasonal labor; complete various reports and management plans; conduct public relations related to areas of assignment. Additional responsibilities include the following: assist with wildlife surveys and research projects that include, but are not limited to, the use of radio telemetry and capture equipment and immobilizing drugs; investigate nuisance and diseased wildlife complaints and provide wildlife damage control or technical assistance in removing or controlling the offending animals. The employee must be able to operate farm equipment, vehicles, gooseneck trailers, chainsaws and other tools as required; possess good communication skills in both writing and public speaking; possess a working knowledge of forest game management and silvicultural techniques. The employee will be required to attend agency and professional meetings, in-service training and other activities that may require overnight travel. The employee must hold a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with firearms and trapping equipment, and have the ability to drive a standard shift, 4-wheel drive vehicle. Work is often performed outside, in varying weather conditions, over difficult terrain and/or state waters. The employee may be required to be a Special Natural Resources Police Officer on assigned areas and enforce state rules, laws, and regulations, and must be able to pass a law enforcement background check. Preference may be given to applicants with a B.S. degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or Natural Resources Management; experience with forest management, prescribed fire, food plot management, and early successional habitat management; experience working with handling game species (i.e., conducting necropsies, field research); and experience with farm equipment operation and maintenance through temporary, seasonal, full-time work or other background experience. The employee will perform other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office 304-558-3950 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) for special instructions. IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. ATTENTION: Applicant MUST VERIFY POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (DIPLOMAS, DEGREES, etc.), TRAINING, or LICENSURE EARNED pertaining to this position BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING, if not previously verified. It may ONLY be in the form of a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript or diploma. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by FAX to 304-957-0396, or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. This announcement is for one or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for 180 days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. 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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training: Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in fish or wildlife management and biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, animal science or related field.ORSubstitution: Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in fish or wildlife management and biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, animal science or related field.ANDFour (4) years of full time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of wildlife management, fishery management or related fields. 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. Must reside at the facility, if quarters are provided. ***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The employee must hold a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with firearms and trapping equipment, and have the ability to drive a standard shift, 4-wheel drive vehicle.

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