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Non-career Wildlife Assistant 6 - Southeast Lower PeninsulaPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4357144) ApplyNon-career Wildlife Assistant 6 - Southeast Lower PeninsulaSalary$19.78 HourlyLocation Various, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number7501-24-WILD-JS-103DepartmentNatural ResourcesOpening Date01/23/2024Closing Date2/6/2024 11:59 PM EasternBargaining UnitMICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
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Job DescriptionAssist with wildlife habitat implementation and maintenance on state, federal or private lands. This may be accomplished through intensive farming practices, non-commercial cutting, opening restoration and maintenance, water level manipulation in impoundments, and use of light equipment. Assist as needed with other management unit responsibilities including wildlife surveys, collection of biological data, nuisance wildlife, crop damage, pesticide application, equipment maintenance, and heavy equipment operation.Southeast Lower Peninsula Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/NCWA SELP PD.pdf) These positions are non-career and run from approximately April 2024 - September 2024.Housing is not provided.Remote work is not applicable.This is a non-career position and is not eligible for benefits. Required Education and ExperienceEducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.ExperienceWildlife Assistant 6No specific type or amount is required.Additional Requirements and InformationPlease 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. Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the commercial driver's license issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a commercial Pesticide Applicators license.View the the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/WildlifeAssistant129857.pdfState employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 11/14/2022 01 WLDLAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
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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.
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Have you previously held a Non-Career Wildlife Assistant (NCWA) position with the MDNR – Wildlife Division?
Yes
No
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Please select the locations you are interested in working at. Please select ALL that apply:
Bay City Customer Service Center – Bay County, 3850 State Park Drive, Bay City MI 48706
Cass City Field Office – Tuscola County, 4017 E. Caro Rd, Cass City, MI 48726
Crow Island State Game Area – Bay County, 1700 Marquette Avenue, Bay City, MI 48706
Holly Wildlife Office – Oakland County, 8100 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442
Fish Point Wildlife Area – Tuscola County, 7750 Ringle Rd, Unionville MI 48767
Nayanquing Point Wildlife Area – Bay County, 1570 Tower Beach Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650
Point Mouillee State Game Area – Wayne County, 37205 Mouillee Rd, Rockwood, MI 48173
Shiawassee River State Game Area – Saginaw County, 225 East Spruce St, St. Charles, MI 48655
St. Clair Flats Wildlife Area – St. Clair County, 1803 Krispin Rd, Harsens Island, MI 48028
Waterloo Wildlife Office – Jackson County, 13578 Seymour Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
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Do you have experience working with waterfowl?
No experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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How many years of experience do you have operating farm tractors / construction equipment?
No experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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Do you have experience completing large-scale infrastructure repair and improvement projects (e.g., loading, hauling, placing, and grading soil)?
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have with maintenance and repair of heavy and farm equipment, and associated implements?
No experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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Do you have experience trailering equipment?
Yes
No
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Please select your ability to work as a team or independently.
No experience or ability to work as a team member or to work independently
Some ability to work as part of a team, or independently
Competent skills to work with a team or as an individually
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How much experience do you have operating and maintaining lawn care, equipment maintenance, and hand or power tools?
No experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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How much experience do you have operating and maintaining a chainsaw?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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Do you have experience with doing general custodial work?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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How much experience do you have preparing ground/soil for planting (disking/tilling, pesticide application), and associated post-planting crop maintenance?
No experience
Little (has limited previous experience)
Some (has been a task associated with previous job)
Extensive (has been regular requirement of previous job)
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Do you possess a Pesticide Applicator License?
Yes
No
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How much experience do you have with herbicide application (mixing chemicals, various application methods, reporting/record keeping)?
No experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have conducting habitat management to benefit wildlife?
No experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
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How much experience do you have working outdoors under challenging conditions (e.g., inclement weather, insects, heat)?
None
Little (limited previous experience)
Some (has been a task associated with previous job)
Extensive (has been regular requirement of previous job)
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How many years of experience do you have with deer damage and crop damage investigations?
No experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
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Are you working towards an environmental/natural resources degree?
Yes
No
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How many years do you have interacting with customers or the public?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and three references? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
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QOL NON-CAREER - Do you currently work for the State of Michigan?
Yes
No
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QOL NON-CAREER - Have you worked for the State of Michigan in the last 3 months?
Yes
No
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QOL NON-CAREER - If you answered "yes" to the above question, please indicate the department you worked for and the last date you worked.
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How did you find out about this position?
Job Fair
Website
DNR Employee
Other
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If you answered job fair or website above, which one? If neither, indicate N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have experience in banding waterfowl?
None
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
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AgencyState of MichiganDepartmentNatural ResourcesAddress525 West AlleganLansing, Michigan, 48909Phone517-284-5014Websitehttps://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careersApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email
