FWWB08-2021-00036-Bird Farm Biologist-Sheridan

• Coordinates and helps with all aspects of pheasant propagation.
• Conducts propagation and distribution of pheasants at the Sheridan Game Bird Farm.
• Participates in developing and implementing plans for the planting of habitat at the game bird farm for pheasants.
• Helps with the planned, routine, and emergency maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and pens.
• Provides input on future maintenance plans, expansion of facilities, and budgeting.
• Provides information and education programs to the public concerning the Department's game bird (pheasant) farm program and game birds.
• Talks with private bird farmer operators about developing game bird farms and habitats for game birds.
• Visits with hunters in the field and over the phone about pheasant hunting opportunities and pheasant release sites.
• Provide tours to the public.
• In the absence of the Sheridan Game Bird Farm Supervisor, runs the day-to-day operations of the Sheridan Game Bird Farm under the game bird farm program supervisor's direction.
• Performs game bird farm duties relating to feeding, propagation, transfers, and administering medications to live pheasants.
• Oversees the hatching process of pheasants, including egg collection, involving the use of an incubator.
• Maintains buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles.
• Assists with fish culture tasks and other assigned duties.
• Assists other Department work units as assigned.

• Skill in detailed observation of pheasants.
• Skill in coordinating multiple tasks.
• Skill in decision making, interpersonal relations, and working with the public.
• Knowledge in basic carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical ability.
• Ability to operate hand tools and light farm machinery such as tractor, chainsaw, cement mixer, 4x4 vehicles, ATV, etc.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of wildlife sciences.
• Knowledge of how to identify various wildlife, domestic animals, and/or plant species, seeds, or grain.
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat requirements.
• Knowledge of trends and forecast methodology.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of biological science.

• As a condition of employment, must reside in the Department provided housing.
• The employee is required to respond to after-hour emergencies, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work all days of the week and varied work hours, including weekends and early mornings, evenings/late nights.
• Operate 4x4 wheel drive vehicle in adverse weather while pulling a trailer.
• Heavy lifting (50 lbs)feed bags, farm implements. etc
• Ability to work long hours in all weather conditions.

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• A CDL is not required for this particular position.