This is the advanced 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 class by the responsibility for designing small research projects and/or coordinating, directing and leading responsibilities. It is distinguished from the Supervisory Wildlife Biologist Assistant class which has total supervisory responsibilities.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty by designing small research projects and/or coordinating directing, leading and participating in technical wildlife management work and by supporting employees engaged in accomplishing 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 check 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 for wildlife clearings, watering holes, trails, ponds and nursery plots; issuing public use permits; enforcing game 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; draining and assisting in 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. Work also includes 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 and 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 regarding wildlife management; grading fish according to size; netting and handling fish/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; however, positions may coordinate, direct and lead the work of others.

Supervision Received: Receives directions from Supervisory Wildlife Biologist Assistant regarding work projects/objectives to be accomplished, time frames involved and desired results. Positions are expected to develop methods and procedures to accomplish tasks or follow existing criteria and practices. Supervision is available for guidance and assistance, if needed.

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

Impact of Actions: Performs work which affects the efficiency and accuracy of wildlife projects and operations. Some inconvenience and loss of time/money could result if leadership role is not carried out effectively.

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.

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

Skills: Working skill in 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, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to lead the work of others.

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 and/or to coordinate, direct and lead the work of other employees.

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.

Last updated: 1l/16/88