Wildlife Assistant 6-9 - Barry
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Wildlife Assistant 6-9 - Barry
Salary
$19.78 - $31.08 Hourly
Location
Middleville, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-24-WILD-JS-064
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
04/01/2024
Closing Date
4/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
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Job Description
Assists with the development and maintenance of wildlife habitat, infrastructure, and facilities on Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Division-managed lands, and other State, private, or Federal lands, primarily in area of responsibility (AOR): Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties, Michigan. These duties are accomplished through farming practices, forest management practices, herbicide application, mowing and land clearing, water level manipulation in impoundments, and use of heavy and light equipment. Assists with other AOR responsibilities, including wildlife surveys, nuisance animal control, and facility maintenance. Assists with the collection of biological data. Performs safe operation, maintenance, record-keeping and reporting, and transportation of equipment. Responsible for maintenance of buildings, office grounds, other infrastructure and state-owned lands including signs, parking lots, gates, and barriers. Assists with providing daily direction and equipment training to temporary, non-career employees. Regularly communicates and collaborates with the local staff to implement land and wildlife habitat management in AOR.
Position will need to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's license and complete Firearm training and certification within one year of employment.
Position Description (Wildlife Assistant 6-E8) (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Barry_Assistant-E_PD-.pdf)
Assists with the development and maintenance of wildlife habitat, infrastructure, and facilities on Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Division-managed lands, and other State, private, or Federal lands, primarily in area of responsibility (AOR): Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties, Michigan. These duties are accomplished through farming practices, forest management practices, herbicide application, mowing and land clearing, water level manipulation in impoundments, and use of heavy and light equipment. Assists with other AOR responsibilities, including wildlife surveys, and facility maintenance. Assists with the collection of biological data. Oversees, coordinates, and performs safe operation, maintenance, record-keeping and reporting, scheduling, and transportation of equipment. Responsible for scheduling major equipment and infrastructure maintenance; scheduling other employees to conduct routine maintenance such as litter and trash pick-up, lawn mowing, and small equipment maintenance and repair. Responsible for maintenance of buildings, office grounds, other infrastructure and state-owned lands including signs, parking lots, gates, and barriers. Responsible for overseeing work assignments and providing daily direction to temporary, non-career employees. Responsible for and proficient in training lower-level employees in equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work safety, record keeping, and related administrative tasks. Regularly communicates and collaborates with the local staff to implement land and wildlife habitat management in AOR and region.
A commercial driver's license issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle is required for this position at hire. (Two-month grace for Out of State License transfers) Firearm training and certification is required for this position.
Position Description (Wildlife Assistant 9) (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Barry_Assistant-A_PD (1).pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Wildlife Assistant 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Wildlife Assistant 7
One year of experience in the construction trades or equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant 6.
Wildlife Assistant E8
Two years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant 7.
Wildlife Assistant 9
Three years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant E8.
Alternate Education and Experience
Wildlife Assistant 6, 7
Completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment may be substituted for six months of experience at the Wildlife Assistant 6 or 7 levels.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position requires the submission of a cover letter and resume. Failure to include a cover letter and resume may result in your application no longer being considered for this position. Cover letters and resumes will be evaluated for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, format, and content.
Due to the professional level nature of this position, we will be scoring your cover letter, resume, and responses to supplemental questions for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, format, and content.
Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the commercial driver's license issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a commercial Pesticide Applicators license.
View the classification specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/WildlifeAssistant_12985_7.pdf
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Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the