WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN 2

• 08042026-79717 Wildlife Resources
• 3.5 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $3,800
• $5,902 a month 5 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driving Full Job Description Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/04/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 08/17/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,800.00
• $5,902.00 Salary (Annually) $45,600.00
• $70,824.

00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Collierville, TN Department Wildlife Resources

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WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, SHELBY COUNTY

Division:

Fisheries This is an on-site position.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent. Experience equivalent to three years of full-time wildlife conservation, forestry, farming or closely related work. Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Qualifying coursework at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. OR Five or more years of working experience as a Wildlife Technician 1 with TWRA.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Must have a valid Driver's license. Some positions may require a current CDL license. Overview Under general supervision, performs wildlife conservation work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the advanced working/lead class in the Wildlife Technician sub-series. Employees in this class either (1) lead Wildlife Technician 1's in wildlife conservation and forestry work in one of the following specialty areas: state lake operation and maintenance, fish attractor construction and fish data collection, wildlife area operation and maintenance, or hatchery operation and maintenance; or (2) perform advanced-level conservation work in conducting wildlife surveys, habitat management implementation, maintaining records, or guiding visitors at Agency facilities. This class differs from Wildlife Technician 1 in that incumbents of the latter perform wildlife conservation duties of lesser scope and complexity and do not act as lead workers. Responsibilities Assume the "Supervisory" role within the assigned work unit in the absence of assigned Supervisor or Manager. Provide on-the-job training for newly hired personnel and volunteers, including general workplace safety precautions. Determines appropriate conditions and quantities for use of hazardous materials. Conduct/assist with providing general calibration of agency equipment such as electronic scales, agricultural sprayer, flow meters, water quality meters, thermal imagers, cameras, etc. Operate farm tractors, heavy equipment, pump equipment and implements used to maintain habitat and manipulation. Perform general maintenance and repair service of agency equipment such as mechanical motors, trailers, ATVs, farm implements, etc. Follows applicable operational guidelines for conducting forestry/wildlife surveys, sampling and nuisance control. Coordinates forest/wildlife research and management programs; traps, tags, bands, inventories or transplants wildlife for research or management purposes. Coordinate, participate and schedule use of agency personnel with appropriate supervisor(s) for events, programs and activities Competencies (KSA's)

Plans and Aligns Manages Complexity Action Oriented Instills Trust Decision Quality Knowledges:

Building and Construction Geography Engineering and Technology Public Safety and Security Design Skills:

Finger Dexterity Depth Perception Oral Comprehension Active Learning and Listening Trunk Strength Abilities :

Far Vision Limb and/or Fully Body Coordination Gross Body Equilibrium Stamina Written Comprehension Tools & Equipment Boats Motor Vehicles Heavy Construction Equipment Telephone Power Tools 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.