This entry level position performs wildlife management support activities in Allegan County, and on the Allegan State Game Area (SGA). Incumbent is responsible for assisting with ensuring wildlife habitat projects are accomplished on the Allegan SGA within the context of the Master Plan, operational plans, and annual work plans. Responsible for aiding with land administration activities on the SGA including boundary review, ordering land surveys, posting, and trespass resolution. This entry level position assists with the safe and efficient operation of the management of State Game Land including providing input on technical changes in operations. They can serve under the guidance of the biologist so they should have a general knowledge of wildlife population management issues in the counties they work including nuisance wildlife, wildlife surveys, and wildlife disease. Technicians are also responsible for ensuring the equipment and buildings are in safe operational order and for ensuring supplies are adequate to accomplish the work assigned.

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Education
Possession of an associate's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife technology, wildlife management, or agriculture.

Experience

Wildlife Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.

Wildlife Technician 9
One year of experience performing technical wildlife management support activities, equivalent to a Wildlife Technician 8.

Wildlife Technician E10
Two years of experience performing technical wildlife management support activities equivalent to a Wildlife Technician, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Technician 9.

Wildlife Technician 8
Completion of the Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Division in-service Wildlife Technician Training Program and three years of experience as a Farmer, Equipment Operator, or Laborer in the Wildlife Division, including one year of post, in-service training experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Wildlife Technician 9
Completion of the Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Division in-service Wildlife Technician Training Program and four years of experience as a Farmer, Equipment Operator, or Laborer in the Wildlife Division, including two years of post, in-service training experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Wildlife Technician E10
Completion of the Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Division in-service Wildlife Technician Training Program and five years of experience as a Farmer, Equipment Operator, or Laborer in the Wildlife Division, including three years of post, in-service training experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and copy of college transcripts. Included in the cover letter, we would like applicants to address this question: “Describe why you are interested in working for the Michigan DNR Wildlife Division. How does this job fit into your short and long term career goals?

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/WildlifeTechnician_12988_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.
This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts.

Leave Time

Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.

Holidays

State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.

Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Eligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services. For additional information, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits/new-employee


Paid Parental Leave

Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.

Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.