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Posted: February 9, 2026 (5 days ago)

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Non-Career Wildlife Assistant 6 - Spring / Summer - Upper Peninsula

State of Michigan

Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

From $21.39

per hour

Closes

February 24, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves hands-on work to maintain and improve wildlife habitats on public and private lands in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, using methods like farming, tree cutting, and equipment operation.

You'll also help with tasks such as surveying animals, collecting data, handling nuisance wildlife issues, and maintaining gear.

It's a good fit for someone who enjoys outdoor physical labor, has basic education, and is available for full-time work from spring to fall without needing prior experience.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • No prior experience required
  • Ability to perform physical outdoor work in various weather conditions
  • Willingness to operate light and heavy equipment
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required for some duties
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License may be required for some duties
  • Availability for non-career seasonal position (April to September 2026)

Full Job Description

West Upper Peninsula Position 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.

Mackinac Central Unit Position Description
Lake Superior 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

Education
Educational 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5227807