Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time$40,736 – $55,296 per year
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Department of Agriculture

Position involves wildlife management and use of techniques to control damage caused by wildlife to help protect agriculture, natural resources, property, and threats to human health and safety. The work is concerned with wildlife damage management operations relating to the assessment, reduction, and/or elimination of problems associated with wild and/or feral animal species. **Please see additional information section for location details**

  • The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
  • The duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for organizing and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area of program involvement.
  • Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs in close consultation with higher-level management.
  • May be required to use chemical immobilization and euthanasia drugs to capture and handle wildlife.

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