PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEJob ID: 29102
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Rapid City, SDSalary: $23.82 to $28.36 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 11/21/2024
This is a Full-Time position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/.
This position assists with seasonal surveys of big game, small game and non-game wildlife. Many of these surveys require long hours in inclement weather while operating 4 wheel drive vehicles off roads or while flying in aircraft. This position is very field work intensive and up to 80% of the annual workload for this position is spent away from the office. The incumbent will assist with various research projects focusing on wildlife population management and habitat preservation. This position will also serve a vital role in assisting answering questions from the public ranging from hunting locations and tactics, disease sampling to depredation issues.
Why the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks?Working for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is not just a job. It is a life passion. It is about working together as a team with colleagues, customers, landowners, and partner organizations to ensure that our state's outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success and team building, while fostering relationships to build a culture focused on our four strategic plan goals.
- Provide outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Serve as stewards of our state's natural resources.
- Inspire confidence.
- Foster professional excellence.
All we need is you to join our team! Sound like a good fit so far? As a South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks employee, here is what you will experience:
- Innovation - the GFP team is consistently revolutionizing enhancements to outdoor recreation in terms of technology and customer experience. We invite new ideas and interaction from our employees.
- Collaboration and Communication - our employees work with various teams, programs and divisions within the agency, outside state and federal agencies and public stakeholders. We want all employees to know that their voice will be heard as we continuously work towards our future goals.
- Professional Development - We provide training and support for you to become an expert in the field and obtain the skills necessary to be successful in your position.
- Task Diversity - the work duties are never boring. Your duties may include meetings with coworkers, collaborating with other government representatives, representing the Department at Commission meetings and national conferences, visiting one of our state parks and recreation areas or working to enhance habitat on a game production area. The outdoors provides for a pretty nice corner office!
Who We're Looking For?- Do you have a high degree of professional ethics and integrity?
- Are you excellent at organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a positive attitude?
- Do you welcome the opportunity to tackle problems and think quickly to find innovative solutions?
Job responsibilities will require a flexible work schedule that may require work during early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Duties will occasionally require travel away from the duty station.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:- a working knowledge and experience with wildlife management;
- experience with chemical immobilization of wildlife;
- familiarity with flight in small fixed and rotary wing aircraft;
- be able to collect, compile and report scientific data;
- prepare and present informational talks to peers and the general public;
- accomplish work tasks both independently and as a member of a work team;
- independently arrange work schedules to accomplish tasks in variety of areas of responsibility;
- must have strong verbal skills and the ability to work well and interact with other wildlife professionals and the public.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach a cover letter, resume, and references.This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=JF
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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