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NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
$54k-68k (estimate)
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State of Arkansas is Hiring a NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM TECHNICIAN Near North Little Rock, AR
Position Number: 22088519 County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled Anticipated Starting Salary: $34,000Baucum Nursery Hiring Authority: 1402 Highway 391 North North Little Rock, AR 72117 Phone: 501/907-2485 Email: james.shelton@agriculture.arkansas.gov As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.Position InformationClass Code: B101C
Grade: GS04
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $29,046.00 - $42,117.00
SummaryThe Natural Resources Program Technician is responsible for forest and fish propagation, fire prevention, cultivation, and harvesting activities and/or maintaining a wildlife management area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FunctionsInspects forest lands for damage by insects or disease, assists in implementing plans or recommendations for control measures, and prepares plans for site preparation or improvement of planting, harvesting, marketing, or wildlife use. Conducts or assists in conducting research on collected samples, such as fish, blood, water, soil, and plant species, and examines animals and specimens to detect diseases or other problems. Conducts agricultural and forest management activities on wildlife management areas, including preparing seed beds and plant foods; selects and marks trees for thinning and/or logging utilizing soil erosion control measures and maintains waterways, dams, and ponds. Monitors and inspects public and private wildlife to ensure compliance with state regulations and trains various personnel in activities, such as fire safety, accident prevention, and maintenance and calibration of scientific and technical equipment. Gathers, provides, and presents general and forestry educational information and training to various federal, state, local health officers, community organizations, and the general public. Provides technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields, such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, and biology. Assists in conducting fish and game propagation and maintenance activities, including monitoring of spawning, hatching, incubation, sexing, and feeding. Prepares reports pertaining to wildlife findings, conclusions and recommendations. Cleans, maintains, prepares, and supplies work areas. Performs other duties as assigned.
DimensionsNone
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of the procedures and methods used in documenting wildlife investigations. Knowledge of the equipment and techniques used to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. Knowledge of fish propagation, harvesting, cultivation, and maintenance activities. Knowledge of tissue and blood sampling techniques used in collection research. Knowledge of agricultural methods and basic land laws. Knowledge of timber marking, land surveying, and other related forestry techniques. Ability to collect samples of wildlife, perform fish hatchery, prepare reports, maintain files, and present oral and written information. Ability to operate and maintain wildlife equipment.
Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of field experience in wildlife or fisheries management or forestry or land management, or related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
LicensesNone
Preferred Qualifications:
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled Anticipated Starting Salary: $34,000Baucum Nursery Hiring Authority: 1402 Highway 391 North North Little Rock, AR 72117 Phone: 501/907-2485 Email: james.shelton@agriculture.arkansas.gov As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.Position InformationClass Code: B101C
Grade: GS04
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $29,046.00 - $42,117.00
SummaryThe Natural Resources Program Technician is responsible for forest and fish propagation, fire prevention, cultivation, and harvesting activities and/or maintaining a wildlife management area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FunctionsInspects forest lands for damage by insects or disease, assists in implementing plans or recommendations for control measures, and prepares plans for site preparation or improvement of planting, harvesting, marketing, or wildlife use. Conducts or assists in conducting research on collected samples, such as fish, blood, water, soil, and plant species, and examines animals and specimens to detect diseases or other problems. Conducts agricultural and forest management activities on wildlife management areas, including preparing seed beds and plant foods; selects and marks trees for thinning and/or logging utilizing soil erosion control measures and maintains waterways, dams, and ponds. Monitors and inspects public and private wildlife to ensure compliance with state regulations and trains various personnel in activities, such as fire safety, accident prevention, and maintenance and calibration of scientific and technical equipment. Gathers, provides, and presents general and forestry educational information and training to various federal, state, local health officers, community organizations, and the general public. Provides technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields, such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, and biology. Assists in conducting fish and game propagation and maintenance activities, including monitoring of spawning, hatching, incubation, sexing, and feeding. Prepares reports pertaining to wildlife findings, conclusions and recommendations. Cleans, maintains, prepares, and supplies work areas. Performs other duties as assigned.
DimensionsNone
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of the procedures and methods used in documenting wildlife investigations. Knowledge of the equipment and techniques used to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. Knowledge of fish propagation, harvesting, cultivation, and maintenance activities. Knowledge of tissue and blood sampling techniques used in collection research. Knowledge of agricultural methods and basic land laws. Knowledge of timber marking, land surveying, and other related forestry techniques. Ability to collect samples of wildlife, perform fish hatchery, prepare reports, maintain files, and present oral and written information. Ability to operate and maintain wildlife equipment.
Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of field experience in wildlife or fisheries management or forestry or land management, or related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
LicensesNone
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers
- Knowledge and ability of seed stratification and assist with seed planting.
- Knowledge of farm equipment and operation.
- Ability to load and unload trucks and operate forklifts.
- Ability to get a noncommercial chemical applicators license.
- Ability to operate and maintain irrigation equipment.
- Ability to perform nursery, seed orchard, landscaping, and related tasks.
- Ability to offer assistance on technical horticultural methods and operations.
- Ability to operate and maintain farm tractors and equipment.
- Supervise small work crews.
- Backup truck driver.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals may be required.
- Occasional heavy lifting may be required.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$54k-68k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/16/2024
WEBSITE
portal.arkansas.gov
HEADQUARTERS
LITTLE ROCK, AR
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
1836
CEO
ASA HUTCHINSON
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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