Wildlife Technician II

Wildlife Technician II – Game Management Section
 

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota

Salary: $4,052 - $4,987/mo. hiring range

Closing Date: March 22, 2026

Status: Full-time

Learn more and apply at: https://gf.nd.gov/jobs/9086

 

Summary of work:
The employee will collaborate with Game Management Section team members in the monitoring and harvest management of big game, upland game, furbearers, and migratory game birds.

This includes helping with ground and aerial surveys, research projects, captures, handling, marking and relocation, harvest surveys, disease surveillance, wildlife health investigations, public and professional meetings, and responding to public inquiries.

The employee will acquire, compile, review, and summarize data, write reports and maintain records and files, including harvest surveys.

The employee will help with disease surveillance including retrieving carcasses from the field and day-to-day operations at our Wildlife Health Lab.

The employee will maintain and clean equipment and facilities.

The employee will also participate in other Departmental surveys and management programs as assigned.

Wildlife Opportunity:

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with a stellar team of wildlife professionals to monitor wildlife populations and health issues throughout North Dakota. The work you do will directly contribute to harvest management and conservation planning throughout the state.

While this position is stationed in Bismarck, North Dakota, your responsibilities will allow you to explore all corners of the state including a wide range of dynamic terrain and beautiful landscapes.

We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help protect, perpetuate and enhance the sustainable use of North Dakota's wildlife resources for the benefit of the public now and in the future. ND Game and Fish offers a challenging and rewarding career. It also includes a full range of employee benefits, including 100% employer paid family health insurance, a comprehensive retirement plan, vacation, sick leave (including family sick leave), holiday pay and other great benefits. For more information visit Team ND Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology or management or closely related natural resource science degree.

Other 4-year science related degrees will be considered if the applicant has at least 2 years’ experience of wildlife field work.

Graduating undergraduates with experience will be considered.

• Must have a demonstrated knowledge of wildlife identification, biology, habitat requirements, and population management.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class D North Dakota driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be willing to travel extensively with occasional overnight stays.
• Applicants must be able to swim and possess skills in using canoes and small watercraft with paddles and outboards.
• Must be able to serve as an observer in small aircraft for low level surveys for long periods of time.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a state or provincial Hunter’s Safety Certificate.
• Must have extensive knowledge of, and personal experience in, hunting and/or trapping and be able to safely and effectively handle and use shotguns and rifles for taking large and small game animals.
• Must possess well-developed oral and written communication skills, be highly responsible, be well organized, have attention to detail, and be self-motivated.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel).

Requires satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Learn more and apply: https://gf.nd.gov/jobs/9086