Wildlife Seasonal Technician Temporary Seasonal

Location: Various areas around the state of North Dakota*Salary: $13.50 to $18.75 per hour - based on college credits and experienceClosing Date: February 2, 2025Status: Temporary, Seasonal*Free housing available at all locations. Security deposit required. No pets allowed at any locations. To learn more about North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com Job Duration:Positions are generally 40 hours per week and 3 to 6 months in duration. The exact number of positions available and starting dates will not be known until shortly before the application deadline. Seasonal employees attending a North Dakota college or university may be eligible for a scholarship. Restrictions apply.



Essential Functions:Seasonal employee duties include routing land management duties on Wildlife Management Areas (fencing, signing, establishment of wildlife food plots, controlled burning, noxious weed control, mowing, tree planting and various habitat improvement functions) by use of ATS's, UTV's, tractors and various other equipment.Seasonal employees will work on thousands of acres of WMA's in a multi county district on various habitat types including wetlands, rivers, grasslands and ag land.Computer data entry.Performing equipment maintenance on ATV's/UTV's, farm equipment, mowers, chain saws, etc.Signing PLOTS (Private Lands Open to Sprotsmen) tracts.Other work opportunities may include conducting wildlife surveys, waterfowl and dove banding, assistance with PLOTS program, CWD sampling, fish netting and sampling and electrofishing.Overnight travel required (vehicles provided). Expenses while away from main workstation will be reimbursed per policy (includes motel and meals).Individual must be able to work long and/or irregular hours mostly outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be accepted to, enrolled at or a recent graduate of a college or university. Students should be in good academic standing. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years old on their start date.Basic skills/knowledge required for these positions include the ability to work alone with limited supervision, learn to operate equipment with minimal training, ability to operate OHV's and the ability to represent the department in a professional manner. Individuals must be capable of working long, irregular hours outdoors, under adverse weather conditions.Certification for OHV operation and as a commercial pesticide applicator is required within the first 30 days of employment, Game and Fish will provide training.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for:Applicants majoring in a wildlife, range management, biology or natural resource management program or closely related science field.Farm/Ranch experience and able to operate equipment with minimal trainingTrailer towing experienceND ATV/OHV CertificateND Commercial Pesticide CertificationND Commercial Driver's LicenseS-130/S-190 Fire Training and/or CPR Training

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

2024 returning employees DO NOT need to complete the application.Please use the following proceduresPlease send a letter of interest indicating that you would like to return for the upcoming season, also indicating where you would prefer to be located.Include a copy of your transcriptsNew ApplicantsMust complete the online applicationMust upload a cover letter and resumeMust upload a copy of transcriptsPositions will be available at Williston, Bismarck, Dickinson, Riverdale, Devils Lake, Jamestown and Lonetree (Harvey) district offices. Applicants will be asked to specify their preferred locations as well as other locations applicants are willing to work in. Please indicate these locations in the application process to be considered for employment in these districts.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 11:59 PM on the posted closing date.For information about the position or for persons needing accommodations or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Mattea Bierman at 701/516-3143.For returning employees, letters of interest and transcripts can be emailed to Mattea Bierman at mbierman@nd.govFor troubles or question about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at 701/328-6318 or e-mail recruiter@nd.govThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that my 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 know any needs for accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Sect. 23-12-10.