Deadline: Fri, 10/27/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: United States Department of Agriculture Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Tampa, Florida Job Description: • 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. • Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control methods; pyrotechnics; noise cannons/exploders; drop nets; rocket/cannon nets; various other scaring devices. • Incumbent will be involved in daily wildlife management activities at Macdill Air Force Base. • Assists Wildlife Biologists by correctly identifying current, and forecasting future damage, problems and relating them to the damage-causing species. • Independently determines and selects the most effective means of control for individual situations. • Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic or political considerations. Assists in the negotiation of cooperative service agreements with landowners, lessees, or administrators to accomplish the goals outlined for the WS program. • Enters data into established WDM database/system of record. Uses data to prepare and submit routine reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, and events. • Assists in conducting demonstrations and training for others, including other cooperators or other interested groups, on WDM methods, procedures, and program objectives. • Complies with restrictions and mitigation measures established through consultation with relevant Federal and State agencies. • Carries out duties in accordance with program decisions made in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) under guidance and oversight by supervisor. Qualifications: • Identifying North American wildlife species. • The principles of wildlife ecology and management in support of a wildlife management program. • Conducting basic computer operations for record keeping, data analysis, report writing and correspondence. • Experience using lethal and non-lethal animal control techniques. • Experience in wildlife damage mitigation methods and techniques. Miscellaneous: 1 Open Position Salary: GS 5-6 Benefits: Full Federal Benefits How to Apply: Please Contact Stuart Jump Jr. Assistant District Supervisor 573-476-8413 stuart.b.jump-jr@usda.gov
