Overview
District Wildlife Technician Jobs in West Boylston, Massachusetts, USA at Mass.gov
Location: West Boylston
Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and theadvancementof clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful,inclusiveopportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture wherediversityis valued,innovationis encouraged, andcollaborationthrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancingsustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
Description:
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state’s natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth’s marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. Mass Wildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals.
Mass Wildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.
Job Opening:
The Department of Fish and Game seeks applicants for the position of Central District Wildlife Technician (Wildlife Technician II) assigned to the Central District Office, West Boylston, MA, to perform the following duties:
The Central District Wildlife Technician (Wildlife Technician II) assists biologists and scientists by performing a variety of tasks associated with fisheries and wildlife management, data collection, habitat management, wildlife-related public recreation, public access to state-owned conservation lands,equipment operationand maintenance,education, licensing, law enforcement, and public relations. This work contributes to the protection and management of the state’sdiversityof plants and animals, their habitats, and the public’s ability to access and enjoy wildlife resources.
A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists District Manager, Biologists, and Technician III in coordination and performance of district activities.
Assists in maintaining and enhancing habitats (e.g., field and shrubland maintenance, constructing and repairing nesting structures), maintenance of and access to Wildlife Management Areas including parking area and gate maintenance, trash pickup, blocking illegal motorized vehicle access, conducting boundary marking, etc. using a variety of equipment, including hand and power tools, brush cutters, backhoes, and bulldozers, to preserve and protect the state’s natural resources while promoting a well-rounded anddiverse communityof plants and animals.
Assists in various projects, performing activities such as population monitoring, tagging, and banding. Assists oth…
Title: District Wildlife Technician
Company: Mass.gov
Location: West Boylston, Massachusetts, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Government
