Responsible for performing wildlife development, operations and maintenance activities on District II Wildlife Management Areas in the central part of the state which includes Sheridan, Wells, Foster and Eddy counties. Employee will be expected to make independent decisions regarding WMA management. Duties involve biological, mechanical, and chemical control of noxious weeds; fence construction and repairs; prescribed fire management; operation and maintenance of heavy equipment to establish food plots, grass plantings and road maintenance; operation of welders and shop power tools; assisting with wildlife surveys and trapping operations; involvement in the Department’s wildlife depredation program; participate in CWD monitoring, research and prepare educational material on wildlife resources and other duties as assigned. Employee will be required to work independently out-of-doors often in extreme weather conditions. Employee will be required to work at other locations in the state as required and travel up to four nights per week (meals and lodging will be reimbursed per policy). Coordinate seasonal employee work schedules and activities.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree OR an Associate’s Degree in wildlife biology or wildlife management or closely related degree with at least 2 years (24 months) of directly related wildlife field experience.

The position requires demonstrated knowledge applying principles of wildlife biology, habitat relationships and land management. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a Class D North Dakota driver’s license. Applicants must have work experience in shop machinery, tools, basic carpentry, equipment operation and maintenance. Must be able to operate UTV’s and 4x4 ATV’s, tractors and spray equipment. Must be able to load and move objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.

Applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Class A ND Commercial Driver’s License, successfully complete the basic wildland fire training course and become a certified restricted use pesticide applicator within 6 months of employment.

The individual must possess well-developed communication skills, both oral and written, be highly responsible, be well organized and have attention to detail. Must have the ability to work with private landowners, farmers/ranchers, other wildlife management professionals, wildlife groups and the general public. Must be self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment. Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel).

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preference will be given for:

Applicants should save their applications frequently to avoid any loss of information. The online application system will time you out after 40 minutes and you will lose any information that is not saved.

Applicants must submit all documents above. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials. If the Department’s human resource officer cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications or verify your answers to the questionnaire questions you will not be given credit.

Applications must be completed by 11:59pm on the posted closing date.

Current State employees with access to PeopleSoft can access the job posting through the PeopleSoft Portal.

External applicants can access the job posting by going to the ND State Jobs Openings.

Applications must be completed by 11:59pm on the posted closing date.

For information about the position or for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Kim Kary, Chief of Administrative Services at 701-328-6605.

For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at malong@nd.gov or recruiter@nd.gov.

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or with an employee's ability to perform essential duties of the job. It is the applicant's responsibility to make known any needs for accommodation. ND Relay Number: 1-800-366-6888

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.