About This Role
A Wildlife Specialist maintains a large ranch, its wildlife, and its facilities. This role involves a wide range of duties from animal care and habitat management to equipment operation and guest relations, suiting a versatile individual with a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
- Assist with water development, including installation, maintenance, and monitoring
- Assist with hunting, family, and guest relations
- Maintain an intensive supplemental feeding program for deer and exotic animals
- Develop and maintain food plots for deer and game birds
- Keep detailed computer records of game camera scouting
- Perform predator control of feral hogs and coyotes
- Clean up and beautify the ranch
- Apply herbicides to manage habitat, fencerows, and water traps
- Maintain and upkeep ranch equipment, vehicles, and facilities
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment (tractors, skid steers, backhoes)
- Construct, repair, and maintain fences
- Provide excellent customer service to family and guests
- Assist with any other ranch activities as assigned by ranch management
- Be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.)
- Maintain employee confidence and protect company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing goals and related tasks
Requirements
- Ability to keep a positive attitude
- Ability to work nights and weekends when needed
- Ability to work anytime from September – February, including weekends and Holidays
Important Details
- Schedule: Must be available 24 hours per day for on-call duties
