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Location : Allegan, MI
Job Type: Permanent Intermittent (hours may vary)
Job Number: 7501-24-WILD-JS-011
Department: Natural Resources
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 1/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
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): Allegan County, 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 management, and facility and game area maintenance. Assists with the collection of biological data. Performs safe operation, maintenance, record-keeping, and transportation of equipment. Responsible for maintenance of buildings, office grounds, other infrastructure and state-owned lands including signs, parking lots, gates, and barriers. 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.
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.
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
About DNR Wildlife Division
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. We strive to protect natural and cultural resources, ensure sustainable recreation use and enjoyment, enable strong natural resource-based economies, improve and build strong relationships and partnerships, and foster effective business practices and good governance.
Wildlife Division operations follow a approach to prioritize our work through collaborative, scientific management of wildlife resources.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, three professional references and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
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.
View the the job specification at:
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America's Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 11/14/2022
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WLDLAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
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WLDLAST - Please select your level of experience.
03
Do you currently, or have you previously, worked for the State of Michigan or the Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Division?
04
Have you ever worked for a natural resources or wildlife conservation agency?
05
Please select your level of experience working in the wildlife management field including experience with management of wildlife species or habitats.
06
Below, please explain your experience working in the wildlife management field including experience with management of wildlife species or habitats.
07
Do you have experience operating and maintaining any of the following equipment?
08
From the previous question please describe what equipment you have experience operating and maintaining, how much experience, and how you gained this experience.
09
If you answered "none" from the equipment listed in the previous question, would you be willing to learn to operate and maintain all the equipment listed?
10
How would you rate your knowledge and experience for General Farming and Agricultural Practices with the use of herbicides/pesticides?
11
How would you rate your knowledge and experience for General Farming and Agricultural Practices with the field preparation including mowing/plowing/discing?
12
How would you rate your knowledge and experience for General Farming and Agricultural Practices with the planting and harvesting crops?
13
This position will require the application of pesticides and the selected candidate will be required to acquire and maintain a pesticide applicators' license and associated certifications in accordance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976. Do you currently possess a pesticide applicators' license and are you willing to maintain the license for this position?
14
If you do not possess a pesticide applicator's license, are you willing to acquire and maintain one for this position?
15
Do you possess and maintain a 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?
16
If you do not possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 o...
Location : Allegan, MI
Job Type: Permanent Intermittent (hours may vary)
Job Number: 7501-24-WILD-JS-011
Department: Natural Resources
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 1/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
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): Allegan County, 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 management, and facility and game area maintenance. Assists with the collection of biological data. Performs safe operation, maintenance, record-keeping, and transportation of equipment. Responsible for maintenance of buildings, office grounds, other infrastructure and state-owned lands including signs, parking lots, gates, and barriers. 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.
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.
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
About DNR Wildlife Division
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. We strive to protect natural and cultural resources, ensure sustainable recreation use and enjoyment, enable strong natural resource-based economies, improve and build strong relationships and partnerships, and foster effective business practices and good governance.
Wildlife Division operations follow a approach to prioritize our work through collaborative, scientific management of wildlife resources.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, three professional references and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
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.
View the the job specification at:
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America's Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 11/14/2022
01
WLDLAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
- Yes
- No
02
WLDLAST - Please select your level of experience.
- None to one year of experience in the construction trades or equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant or completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
- One to two years of experience in the construction trades or equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant or completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
- Two to three years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant.
- At least three years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant.
03
Do you currently, or have you previously, worked for the State of Michigan or the Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Division?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you ever worked for a natural resources or wildlife conservation agency?
- Yes
- No
05
Please select your level of experience working in the wildlife management field including experience with management of wildlife species or habitats.
- No experience
- Some experience but less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- More than 2 years
06
Below, please explain your experience working in the wildlife management field including experience with management of wildlife species or habitats.
07
Do you have experience operating and maintaining any of the following equipment?
- Chainsaws
- ATVs
- Power equipment
- Farm tractors
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Dump trucks
- Semi-tractor trailers
- Other heavy equipment
- None
08
From the previous question please describe what equipment you have experience operating and maintaining, how much experience, and how you gained this experience.
09
If you answered "none" from the equipment listed in the previous question, would you be willing to learn to operate and maintain all the equipment listed?
- Yes
- No
10
How would you rate your knowledge and experience for General Farming and Agricultural Practices with the use of herbicides/pesticides?
- I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.
- I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed that task on the job.
- I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure.
- This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor
11
How would you rate your knowledge and experience for General Farming and Agricultural Practices with the field preparation including mowing/plowing/discing?
- I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.
- I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed that task on the job.
- I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure.
- This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor.
12
How would you rate your knowledge and experience for General Farming and Agricultural Practices with the planting and harvesting crops?
- I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.
- I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed that task on the job.
- I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure.
- This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor.
13
This position will require the application of pesticides and the selected candidate will be required to acquire and maintain a pesticide applicators' license and associated certifications in accordance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976. Do you currently possess a pesticide applicators' license and are you willing to maintain the license for this position?
- Yes
- No
14
If you do not possess a pesticide applicator's license, are you willing to acquire and maintain one for this position?
- Yes
- No
15
Do you possess and maintain a 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?
- Yes
- No
16
If you do not possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 o...
