State Assistant Administrator 15
State of Michigan
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Posted: February 9, 2026 (11 days ago)
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Non-career Wildlife Assistant 6 - Spring / Summer - Northern Lower Region
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
From $21.39
per hour
Type
Closes
February 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves helping maintain and improve wildlife habitats on public and private lands in northern Michigan through tasks like farming, cutting trees, restoring areas, managing water levels, and using equipment.
It also includes supporting wildlife surveys, data collection, handling nuisance animals, applying pesticides, and maintaining gear.
It's a good fit for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has basic physical fitness, and is interested in hands-on conservation without needing prior experience.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No prior experience required
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in various weather conditions
- Valid driver's license (commercial driver's license may be required for some duties)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license may be required for certain tasks
- Availability for seasonal work from April to September 2026
- Willingness to work on state, federal, or private lands in northern 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.Tip of the Mitt Unit Position Description
Northwest Unit Position Description
Houghton Lake 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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