Wildlife Assistant- Barry State Game Area

Assists with the development and maintenance of wildlife habitat, infrastructure, and facilities on Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Division-managed lands, and other State, private, or Federal lands, primarily in area of responsibility (AOR): Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties, Michigan. These duties are accomplished through farming practices, forest management practices, herbicide application, mowing and land clearing, water level manipulation in impoundments, and use of heavy and light equipment. Assists with other AOR responsibilities, including wildlife surveys, nuisance animal control, and facility maintenance. Assists with the collection of biological data. Performs safe operation, maintenance, record-keeping and reporting, and transportation of equipment. Responsible for maintenance of buildings, office grounds, other infrastructure and state-owned lands including signs, parking lots, gates, and barriers. Assists with providing daily direction and equipment training to temporary, non-career employees. Regularly communicates and collaborates with the local staff to implement land and wildlife habitat management in AOR.
 
Position will need to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s license and complete Firearm training and certification within one year of employment.

Position Description (Wildlife Assistant 6-E8)

Assists with the development and maintenance of wildlife habitat, infrastructure, and facilities on Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Division-managed lands, and other State, private, or Federal lands, primarily in area of responsibility (AOR): Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties, Michigan. These duties are accomplished through farming practices, forest management practices, herbicide application, mowing and land clearing, water level manipulation in impoundments, and use of heavy and light equipment. Assists with other AOR responsibilities, including wildlife surveys, and facility maintenance. Assists with the collection of biological data. Oversees, coordinates, and performs safe operation, maintenance, record-keeping and reporting, scheduling, and transportation of equipment. Responsible for scheduling major equipment and infrastructure maintenance; scheduling other employees to conduct routine maintenance such as litter and trash pick-up, lawn mowing, and small equipment maintenance and repair. Responsible for maintenance of buildings, office grounds, other infrastructure and state-owned lands including signs, parking lots, gates, and barriers. Responsible for overseeing work assignments and providing daily direction to temporary, non-career employees. Responsible for and proficient in training lower-level employees in equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work safety, record keeping, and related administrative tasks. Regularly communicates and collaborates with the local staff to implement land and wildlife habitat management in AOR and region.

A commercial driver’s license issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle is required for this position at hire. (Two-month grace for Out of State License transfers) Firearm training and certification is required for this position.

Position Description (Wildlife Assistant 9)

Required Education and Experience

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Wildlife Assistant 6
No specific type or amount is required.

Wildlife Assistant 7
One year of experience in the construction trades or equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant 6.

Wildlife Assistant E8
Two years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant 7.

Wildlife Assistant 9
Three years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant E8.

Alternate Education and Experience

Wildlife Assistant 6, 7
Completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment may be substituted for six months of experience at the Wildlife Assistant 6 or 7 levels.