Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary/Scope:

Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, Inc. is part of a growing family of companies who provide a broad spectrum of services to clients who want to protect, preserve and enhance their land. The Wildlife Services Technician will actively participate in the delivery of many land and wildlife management services offered by the Ecological Services Division. Wildlife Services Technicians work closely with personnel across many departments including other Wildlife Services Technicians, Ecological Services Biologists and Administrative staff, and sales staff to assure work is carried out on client properties in a productive and efficient manner.

Wildlife Services Technicians experience a high level of client interaction and must provide exceptional customer service. Wildlife Services Technicians are expected to make sound and timely decisions, be resourceful, follow through on commitments, communicate effectively, instill trust, and be adaptable to different situations. A courteous and positive attitude when interacting with our clients and the public is expected at all times.

The Wildlife Services Technician will work out of the Dripping Springs, Texas office typically utilizing a company vehicle. A reliable means of transportation to the office is required. Any work performed using a personal vehicle for business related reasons will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate.

Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, Inc. will conduct a background check and request driving records for candidates under consideration before hiring.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Delivery of wildlife management service(s) to client properties in the form of installation and/or servicing of rainwater collection systems, wildlife feeders, nesting boxes for songbirds and other services.
• Conduct treatments for Imported Red Fire Ants.
• Perform brush management by way of herbicide application or mechanical means (chainsaw) for exotic, encroaching, invasive, and/or non-native tree and plant species.
• Participate in Deer Surveys (traditional spotlight/game camera/distance sampling).
• Pre Delivery - Stage equipment, data collection forms, supplies, deliverables, and ready fleet vehicles for delivery of service on a daily basis.
• Service Delivery - Complete on-site documentation by means of data collection forms, capture of digital images and GIS data using hand held GPS units and tablets.
• Post Delivery - Processing, saving, and filing of documentation gathered in the field on a daily basis.
• Communication with clients and co-workers in an effective manner to ensure prompt, accurate service.
• Warehouse inventory and resupply.
• Work across all departments within the company to achieve objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding clients and their property.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours or beyond 40 hours/week.
• Ability to handle occasional long drive times to and from client properties.
• Excellent stamina is required. This position requires extended periods of heavy physical labor, often in irregular terrain and various weather conditions.
• Ability to tow and back up a trailer.
• Proficiency at loading and securing loads to utility trailers with trailers.
• Experience with power tools, and chainsaws.
• Experience with iOS (iPad) Tablet.
• Experience with Microsoft and Adobe software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR/Wilderness First Aid Training Certification.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, Inc offers a small, casual and family oriented work environment and competitive compensation complemented by an excellent benefits package. When applying, qualified candidates should include a cover letter and resume.

Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a smoke-free workplace

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