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WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN 1 - 08252026-80395
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Inspector inspects food, processed food and food containers to be sure they are safe for consumers, or inspects animals, animal feed or crops to check for disease that could affect food supplies. Checks for compliance with private industry standards or federal food safety and agricultural regulations.
$38,039 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN 1
- 08252026-80395 Wildlife Resources
- 3.5 Murfreesboro, TN Job Details Part-time $3,380
- $5,249 a month 17 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 09/14/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,380.00
- $5,249.00 Salary (Annually) $40,560.00
- $62,988.
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DEPARTMENTOF WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, RUTHERFORD COUNTY WILDLIFE DIVISION
This is an on-site position.Qualifications Education and Experience:
Experience equivalent to one year of fulltime wildlife conservation, forestry, farming or closely related work; qualifying coursework at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must: possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions. upon appointment, successfully acquire a valid commercial driver's license/endorsement in some positions.Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Overview Under general supervision, performs wildlife conservation work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the entry/working class in the Wildlife Technician series. Employees in this class perform wildlife conservation work in one of the following specialty areas: creel surveys, state lake operation and maintenance, fish attractor construction and fish data collection, wildlife area operation and maintenance, or hatchery operation and maintenance. Responsibilities Assists Wildlife Managers with studies of fish populations. Collects fish by electro-fishing methods. Collects fish data by talking with fisherman. Conducts forest and conservation work associated with seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires and maintaining recreational facilities. Operates equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, tractors, bulldozers, or water craft. Services, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Assists in constructing and maintaining buildings, storage sheds, roads, bridges, and trails at the assigned agency area; and maintains equipment assigned to agency controlled areas. Assists Wildlife Managers with wildlife population studies. Plants and grows crops to feed wildlife. Competencies (KSA's)Competencies:
1. Plans and Aligns 2. Manages Complexity 3. Action Oriented 4. Instills Trust 5.Decision Quality Knowledges:
1. Building and Construction 2. Geography 3. Engineering and Technology 4. Public Safety and Security 5.Design Skills:
1. Finger Dexterity 2. Depth Perception 3. Oral Comprehension 4. Active Learning and Listening 5.Trunk Strength Abilities:
1. Far Vision 2. Limb and/or Fully Body Coordination 3. Gross Body Equilibrium 4. Stamina 5. Written Comprehension Tools & Equipment 1. Boats 2. Motor Vehicles 3. Telephone 4. Tractors 5. Firearms-Rifles TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.- Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance