General Environmental Technician II - (DPW EMPLOYEES ONLY)
City of Detroit
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Non-career Wildlife Assistant 6 - Spring / Summer - Southeast Lower Region
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves hands-on work to maintain and improve wildlife habitats on public and private lands in southeast Michigan, using methods like farming, tree cutting, and equipment operation.
You'll also help with wildlife surveys, data collection, and tasks like handling nuisance animals or applying pesticides.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor physical work and has an interest in nature conservation, even without prior experience.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No specific experience required for Wildlife Assistant 6 level
- Ability to perform physical outdoor work in various weather conditions
- Possession of a valid driver's license (commercial driver's license may be required for some duties)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license may be required for certain positions
- Willingness to work seasonally from April to September 2026
- No housing provided; must be able to commute to worksite in Michigan
Full Job Description
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Assist 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.Michigan Thumb Unit Position Description
Saginaw Bay Unit Position Description
Southern Gateway Unit Position Description
THESE POSITIONS ARE NON-CAREER AND RUN FROM APPROXIMATELY APRIL 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 2026.
HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED.
REMOTE WORK IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Requirements
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Wildlife Assistant 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional 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.
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/WildlifeAssistant_12985_7.pdf
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