Wildlife Technician 8-E10 - Newberry Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5214316) Apply  Wildlife Technician 8-E10 - Newberry Salary $20.60 - $33.68 Hourly Location Newberry, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 7501-26-WILD-009 Department Natural Resources Opening Date 01/27/2026 Closing Date 2/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit TECHNICAL (SEIU) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Wildlife Technician, stationed within a specified work unit, assists the area Wildlife Biologist with wildlife population management and public service efforts. The technician is responsible for implementation of wildlife habitat management on state forest lands. The technician performs a range of wildlife management support activities using considerable independent judgment in interpretation and application of methods and guidelines. The position coordinates conservation partners to manage wildlife resources including habitat work and wildlife population surveys. The duties of this position must require the employee to handle firearms, controlled substances, and dangerous machinery including chainsaws and equipment with a GVWR of 26,001+ lbs. The purpose of this position is to collaborate with the area Wildlife Biologist with implementation of Wildlife Division’s Guiding Principles and Strategies (GPS). The GPS will be the basis for setting strategic direction in planning efforts and in setting work priorities. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/UPR%20Newberry%20Technician%20PD%20Final\_.pdf) Required Education and Experience 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. Alternate Education and Experience 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. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts, and three professional references 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. 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: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/W/WildlifeTechnician.pdf Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. 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. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. 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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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: 2/28/24 01 WILDTCH - Do you possess one of the following: An associate's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife technology, wildlife management, or agriculture. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts OR A bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts OR Completion of the Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Division in-service Wildlife Technician Training Program. + Yes + No 02 WILDTCHE8-E10 - Please select your level of experience. + None + One year of experience performing technical wildlife management support activities + Two years of experience performing technical wildlife management support activities 03 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 04 Do you have any educational experience beyond the required associate degree in a wildlife or natural resources related program? + No experience + Yes, Some college or coursework + Yes, a Bachelor’s degree + Yes, a Master’s degree 05 Please select the following equipment you have experience operating and maintaining? (Check all that apply) + Chainsaws and other power equipment + ATVs, snowmobiles, outboard motors + Farm tractors and implements + Excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, semi-tractor trailers, skid steers or other heavy equipment 06 Please select the following computer/technology applications you have experience using? + Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams + GIS applications and GPS mapping in the field + Cloud or remote data storage 07 Please select your public service wildlife management experience (check all that apply): + Experience interacting with hunters, such as providing information on regulations or locations to hunt. + Experience providing the public with public land access information for a variety of wildlife-related recreation opportunities other than hunting + Experience responding to reports from the public on injured, orphaned, or sick wildlife issues. + Experience working with landowners to resolve wildlife damage problems (ex: crop damage, bird feeder damage, bee hives, siding on house, etc). + Experience giving a presentation on wildlife to a public audience. 08 Please select the experiences below that represent your applied wildlife management experience. Your application materials must identify the experience gained. + Experience conducting formal field surveys to estimate wildlife populations or index wildlife trends. + Experience with game harvest registration including but not limited to bear, deer, furbearer,etc. + Experience handling wildlife with the use of chemical or other forms of safe handling techniques. + Experience navigating in remote areas with map and compass, GPS or smart phone applications. + Experience with collecting biological specimens and euthanizing wildlife. 09 Please select the experiences below that represent your knowledge of wildlife habitat management. Your application materials must identify the experience gained. + Experience with forest management, such as inventory of forest stands or timber harvesting. + Experience planting trees, shrubs, or herbaceous species such as native grasses, rye or clover. + Experience managing wetlands via water-level control structures. + Experience maintaining infrastructure, such as walking trails, parking lots, signs, water control structures and viewing platforms. + Experience controlling invasive species. 10 Do you currently possess a pesticide applicators’ license? + Yes + No 11 If you do not possess a pesticide applicator’s license, are you willing to acquire and maintain one for this position? + Yes + No + N/A - license already obtrained 12 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 13 If you do not possess 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, are you willing to obtain and maintain one? + Yes + No + N/A - CDL already obtained 14 Do you currently, or have you previously, worked for the State of Michigan or the Department of Natural Resources? + Yes + No 15 QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts (if applicable) and three professional references to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Natural Resources Address 525 West Allegan Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone 517-284-5014 Website https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email