Day: May 13, 2012

UT FWF Golf Classic 2012

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Thursday June 7, 2012

Tennessee Centennial Golf Course

This annual fundraising event benefits the UT Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Student Development Fund, which  is used to defray travel and equipment costs necessary for hands-on training classes that take place all over the country.

Please come out and show your support!

UT FWF Golf Classic Brochure 2012

For further information contact: Chris Helton at (865) 946-1127 chelton1@utk.edu

Opportunity for Students: Wildlife Officer 1 and 2 positions with TDOHR

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Applications for Wildlife Officer 1 and Wildlife Manager 1 (including Foresters) are being accepted by the Tennessee Department of Human Resources (DOHR) from April 25th through May 16th, 2012.

It is strongly recommend that all applicants use the online application process at the following web address: http://www.tn.gov/dohr/employment/career.html then select the “Current Openings” link.

Your Wildlife or related degree enables you to meet the minimum job requirements. Your level of education and related wildlife and fisheries working experience are factored together to determine your final score. Your final score determines your relative ranking on the employment register. As you prepare to begin the application process, gather together your work, hobby, and recreational history and explore the most effective way to describe your work history, hunting and fishing experience, etc. in clear, concise, and descriptive terms.

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Stan PowellTennessee Wildlife Resources AgencyHuman Resources, ChiefB.S. (ETD) Southern Illinois UniversityM.S. (HRM) Troy State UniversityOffice: 615.781.6605Cell: 615.533.5583

Opportunity for Students: Bat Tech in Wyoming

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Working Title: Nongame Bat Technician
(Recruitment ID: ATTP99-19926)
CLOSING DATE: 05/25/2012
FULL HIRING RANGE: $14.39 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wildlife
LOCATION: Lander
CLASS CODE: ATTP99
FLSA: Non-exempt

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Responsible for conducting surveys of bats in cliff, canyon, cave, and rock outcrop habitats in western Wyoming to improve distributional data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Surveys will include, but are not limited to: capture surveys using mist nets and harp traps, and acoustic surveys using bat detectors.
  • Roost surveys may also be conducted when appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, such as data entry and equipment maintenance.
  • Experience conducting mist-netting surveys for bats, using acoustic detectors, and identifying bat echolocation calls.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Prior experience and familiarity with identifying, capturing, handling, and acoustic survey techniques for bats.
  • Patience, enthusiasm, strong attention to detail and instruction, and the ability to work both independently and in close cooperation with others.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work nights, irregular hours, and camp in remote areas for multiple days.
  • Safely drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle and ATV.
  • Routinely drive long hours, wade through water, and sit in the dark on cold nights.
  • Hike in rugged, steep terrain while carrying cumbersome equipment (e.g., mist-nets, poles, acoustic detectors.
  • Prior outdoor experience including camping, hiking, etc.

PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in courses toward a degree in wildlife biology, zoology, or equivalent program. Current prophylactic rabies vaccination. Must have a valid drivers license. *Please view the Class Specifications (Class Code ATTP99) and the State required Minimum Qualifications for this vacancy at: http://statejobs.state.wy.us/lookup.aspx

NOTES: • DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: July 1, 2012 – September 28, 2012 • Number of positions available: 1 • Preference will be given to those who submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:

– Mr. Martin Grenier, 260 Buena Vista, Lander, WY 82520, in addition to submitting the state application.

 For more information or to apply online go to http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=19926

         or submit a State of Wyoming Employment Application to:

-Human Resource Division, Emerson Building, 2001 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060, Phone: (307)777-7188, Fax: (307)777-6562, along with transcripts of any relevant course work.

Susan Patla Wyoming Game and Fish Department PO Box 67 Jackson, WY 83001 307-733-2383 ext. 229