Wildlife Damage Management Technician - Airport Specialist

A&M System Member : Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Department : Wildlife Services
Job Category : Other or Not Specified
Job Type : Staff
Location : Houston
Proposed Minimum Salary : $2,632.89 monthly
Job Requisition Number : R-072698
Security Sensitive? : Yes


Job Title

Wildlife Damage Management Technician - Airport Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Wildlife Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,632.89 monthly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Wildlife Damage Management Technician - Airport Specialist conducts wildlife damage management services and activities using traps, snares, chemicals, tools, firearms and related equipment in an airport environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Is responsible for monitoring and recording wildlife activities in an airport environment.

  • Is responsible for conducting daily, weekly and monthly wildlife surveys and recording the data.

  • Maintains regular contact with coworkers, airport operations and airport stakeholders.

  • Uses of a variety of harassment/hazing devices. Uses of lethal control devices such as chemicals, firearms and related equipment needed for wildlife and avian damage management operations. All wildlife hazard management activities and control will be in accordance with standard operating procedures and in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

  • Maintains and repairs tools, supplies and equipment. Maintains hazardous materials inventory and records.

  • Reports activities to District Supervisor. Uses GPS to identify location of survey points and field equipment, etc.

  • Operates and maintains safety in all operations of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices and chemicals.

  • Prepares routine records of activities, observations, field conditions and contacts made.

  • Prepares accurate and timely reports and database documents.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • High school graduation or GED.

  • Farm or ranch background.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Good computer skills.

  • Knowledge of biological sciences and local, state and federal laws regarding wildlife damage management activities.

  • Knowledge of various control devices, chemicals and equipment required to manage damage caused by mammalian and avian species.

  • Ability to drive and travel as needed to perform duties.

  • Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

  • Valid driver license.

Additional Information

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Training will be conducted OJT.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.