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Nongame Technician (Eastern MT)
Nongame Technician (Eastern MT)

Nongame Technician (Eastern MT)

Company : State of Montana
Salary : $24.44 an hour
Location : Montana

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Nongame Technician (Eastern MT) - ( 23142502 )


THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Supplemental Questions:
    • Please tell us about yourself. Why are you interested in this position? What are your long-term career goals and how would this position help with your career path? (Limit to 2 pages)
    • Many of FWP’s nongame survey efforts require coordination with a wide variety of partners including private landowners, state and federal agencies, university researchers, and NGOs. Provide one example of a project or collaborative survey effort you’ve been involved with that involved multiple partners. Describe your role, tell us about your approach to coordination on complex projects, and identify one benefit and one challenge of working on multi-partner projects.
    • Please indicate your preferred geographic regional assignment (Region 5, 6 or 7) and tell us why. If you are willing to accept a position in other regions, please rank them according to your interest in working in that area.

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on September 10, 2023. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.


Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.


Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.


Special Information:


2 positions are available in eastern Montana. One position will be based in Regions 5 & 6 (Billings & Glasgow), and the other position in Region 7 (Miles City). Duty stations may be based in any regional office within the area of responsibility. While most field work will be in the assigned region(s), technicians will sometimes lead multi-region survey efforts and will need to travel to other regions. Work is primarily field based, most office time will be during the winter. Technician must have the flexibility to be away from home for a majority of the spring & summer field seasons. Work will occasionally require a change and reorganization of work schedules and travel plans due to weather or other circumstances. If interested in any position statewide, you will need to apply to both announcements..


This position is currently in modified funding. Thus, while FWP anticipates continued funding for this position, permanent status is not guaranteed beyond June 30, 2025.


A state application is not required. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and responses to supplemental questions.


Job Duties:

Technician will work in the Nongame Wildlife Program and will be supervised by the Regional Nongame Wildlife Biologist(s). The focus of the position is to lead survey and inventory efforts on Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) as directed by the priorities identified by staff biologists and the nongame bureau chief. Survey efforts will be diverse and may include work on birds, bats, mammals, reptiles & amphibians. Previous experience surveying for wildlife is required and ideally includes multiple taxa and diverse survey methods (e.g. capture & handling, bird point counts, radio telemetry, camera trapping). While technical skills required for the position are similar, the ideal skill sets will vary by region. Most field work will occur in the assigned region(s) but technicians will sometimes lead or participate in multi-region projects and survey efforts.

Basic knowledge and understanding of biology, animal ecology, anatomy, and population dynamics is required. Good organizational and time management skills are needed as well as the ability to accurately collect and record data. Technician will be responsible for data entry and database management. Knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, Excel, and database management applications are required. Experience with mapping programs and working in ArcPro, AGOL, and/or Survey 123 is preferred. Technicians will be involved with survey design, data analysis, and end-of-season reports for nongame wildlife biologists and for inclusion in the annual nongame report. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.

The ability to work without supervision in potentially hazardous conditions is expected. The technician will perform a variety of work including moving heavy objects, backpacking, stream crossing, high elevation hiking, working in bear country, winter conditions, working at night, and camping for extended periods. The technician must have adequate field skills and be able to use binoculars, spotting scopes, GPS units, and in the field mapping programs, drive a 4x4 vehicle in all weather conditions, change a tire, hike alone or in a team, work safely in backcountry situations and in grizzly bear country, set up and maintain a clean camp, administer basic first aid, and interact with the public. The technician must be able to drive safely for long periods at a time.

The technician will need to be able to communicate effectively with landowners and other public in the field when questions about the work arise.

Technician may train and supervise interns hired by nongame staff. Supervision could include scheduling intern's time, training on survey methodology, supervising interns during surveys, and monitoring data collection/report writing by interns.


Minimum Qualifications:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, animal ecology, biology, or a closely related field and some related work experience. Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary: $ 24.44 - 24.44 Hourly
Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1
Employee Status : Regular
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift : Day Job
Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Primary Location : Billings
Other Locations : Miles City, Glasgow
Agency : Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Union : 000 - None

Posting Date : Aug 21, 2023, 4:01:45 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Sep 11, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, Supplemental Questions (Refer to Job Posting)

Contact Name : Brianna Johnson | Contact Email : [email protected] | Contact Phone : 406-444-4657


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