Fall Non-career Wildlife Assistant 6 - Southwest Region
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Fall Non-career Wildlife Assistant 6 - Southwest Region
Salary
$21.39 Hourly
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7501-26-WILD-204
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
08/28/2026
Closing Date
9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
The primary focus will be assisting with the collection of biological data through deer and waterfowl check station activities and assisting with waterfowl hunter lottery hunt draws. As time permits may assist with the development and maintenance of wildlife habitat on Wildlife areas. May assist as needed with other management unit responsibilities, including wildlife surveys, nuisance animal control, and general office duties.
Southern Michigan Region Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BRU%20Fall%20NCWA%20PD%20WLDLASTEA62R.docx)
THESE POSITIONS ARE NON-CAREER AND RUN FROM APPROXIMATELY September 2026 - February 2027.
HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED.
REMOTE WORK IS NOT APPLICABLE.
BENEFITS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Wildlife Assistant 6
No specific @type or amount is required.
Alternate Education and Experience
Wildlife Assistant 6
Completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment may be substituted for six months of experience at the Wildlife Assistant 6.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) 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.
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.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/WildlifeAssistant\12985\7.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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
01
WLDLAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
WLDLAST - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of experience in the construction trades or equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant or completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
One to two years of experience in the construction trades or equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant or completion of vocational training that included practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
Two to three years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant.
At least three years of experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant.
03
Select the work location(s) you are interested in applying for. Please select all that apply
Flat River State Game Area - 6650 Long Lake Road, Belding, MI 48809
Muskegon State Game Area - 7600 E. Messinger Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457
Paris Field Office - 22250 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338
04
Do you possess or are you working towards a degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biologist, or a related field?
No
1-year of higher education completed
2 years of higher education completed
3 years of higher education completed
05
How many years of experience do you have interacting with customers or the public?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3+ years of experience
06
How many years of experience do you have operating hand and power tools?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3+ years of experience
07
Please rate your skill / experience operating and maintaining chainsaws?
None
Basic
Advanced
Expert
08
How many years of experience do you have working for any natural resource related organization?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3+ years of experience
09
How many years of experience do you have with biological data collection?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3+ years of experience
10
How many years of experience do you have working with Wildlife damage and dead animals?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3+ years of experience
11
How many years of experience do you have using/reading maps?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3+ years of experience
12
Please rate your skill / experience identifying waterfowl?
None
Basic
Advanced
Expert
13
Do you have experience with managed waterfowl hunting, including participant experience?
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
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