This is the journey level class in the series for positions performing technical wildlife management work typically in a specific wildlife management area by accomplishing wildlife management projects and assisting Wildlife Biologists and supervisory personnel in order to maintain, improve and control wildlife. This class is distinguished from the Wildlife Biologist Assistant Senior class which has responsibility for designing small research projects and/or for coordinating, directing and leading the work of others.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty by participating in projects which include: selecting areas for habitat control improvement; conducting inventory of game fish populations; collecting various technical/scientific research oriented wildlife information from various sources such as game checking stations; drugging, trapping, and netting wildlife; banding and identifying wildlife; collecting information/data on hunters, fishermen and recreationist; controlling predators and other nuisance wildlife; directing/participating in clearing brush/trees from wildlife clearings, watering holes, trails, ponds and nursery plots; issuing public use permits; enforcing same and fish control laws by checking sportsmen for proper licenses, apprehending violators and issuing citations; assisting in timber sales; operating/maintaining vehicles/equipment used in performing assigned duties. Work also includes draining ponds and removing/counting fish; transporting fish to various locations; providing wildlife management advice and assistance to the general public, landowners, sportsmen, and public/private fish pond owners; overseeing, directing, and controlling concessionaires at wildlife lakes and ponds; gathering data and information from aerial observations, topography sheets and map sketching in order to evaluate requests for stocking or restocking wildlife on farms/other properties; suggesting plantings for various locations to provide wildlife habitat cover and food; requisitioning plants/seeds and overseeing delivery to authorized personnel; giving presentations to various farm, civic, and sportsmen groups; writing newspaper articles; assisting in preparation of information rewarding wildlife management; grading fish according to size, netting and handling fish and game; preparing reports regarding wildlife food consumption; cleaning, maintaining and repairing wildlife buildings, equipment, ponds and water control devices; tending, controlling, and safeguarding the growth, supply and reproduction of fish/game; making recommendations to supervisors and other officials regarding improvements in wildlife management.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a Supervisory Wildlife Biologist Assistant, Wildlife Biologist Supervisor or Manager regarding work projects/objectives to be accomplished, time frames involved and desired results. Supervisor is available for guidance and assistance, if needed.

Scope: Performs work connected with wildlife management operations and projects which affect the general public, landowners, sportsmen and others interested in wildlife conservation. Work affects agency research and public opinion.

Impact of Actions: Performs work which facilitates the accuracy and credibility of wildlife management operations and projects, but has only marginal impact on long-term agency goals.

Personal Contacts: Positions in this class have frequent internal and external contact on matters of interest to farmers, landowners, sportsmen, research/university staff, local government officials and the general public regarding wildlife management.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of wildlife management principles/practices necessary to resolve normal and typical problems encountered during daily activities.

Skills: Working skill in the handling and care of wildlife and in the operation and general maintenance of equipment or machines.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to carry out wildlife management practices and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: High school graduation or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Sufficient experience in wildlife management to perform the duties of this class.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established in June 1988 as a part of the Statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program and is a new class in the Wildlife Biologist Assistant Series. It replaces the Fish Biologist Assistant and Wildlife Management Area Supervisor classes.

Last updated: 1l/l6/88