Job Description
Job ID: 32085
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Aberdeen, SDSalary: $24.13 Hourly
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 08/08/2025
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ . The incumbent is responsible for the planning and implementation of management plans on game production areas in the western district of Region 4 in Northeast South Dakota. Other job duties include the writing of agricultural leases, prescribe fire plans and reporting of annual accomplishments. Incumbent will also conduct some field work including spraying of noxious weeds, planting food plots, trees and grass, and general GPA maintenance as well as present at public and state government meetings.
Licenses and Certifications: - Incumbent will need to acquire a Class A CDL drivers license within 30 days of hire date
- South Dakota Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
- Fighter Type RXB3 certification
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: - B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries or equivalent degree and/or experience.
Knowledge of:
- Land management techniques and equipment used in the development of habitat for wildlife.
Skill to:
- Use Windows programs including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint;
- Use mapping software including but not limited to Arcmap, Survey 123, and Arc GIS collector;
- Work effectively with agency staff, diverse members of the public, and conservation organizations;
- Formulate Game Production Area Habitat Management Plans;
- Operate computers and various GIS/GPS technologies;
- Report Game Production Area Management Plan accomplishments into an electronic database (Wildlife Inventory Land Management Application).
Ability to:
- Read and comprehend technical material;
- Organize and present information effectively and in a logical sequence;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public;
- Communicate sufficiently to resolve conflicts with staff, the public, and landowners;
- Meet all deadlines given by supervisor.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1YU
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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