Wildlife Resource Assistant

Job Description

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Job ID: 31416
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $18.80 - $23.49/hr., depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 06/13/2025

The Wildlife Resource Assistant works at the primary reception desk in the Sioux Falls Regional Office/Outdoor Campus and serves as an information resource person for the public as well as agency staff. The position generally works 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may work an occasional weekend day or into the evening hours infrequently throughout the year. The position provides information and responds to phone, email, and in-person public inquiries from hunters, anglers, and other outdoor users regarding license questions, regulations, or assistance needs. The position will also assist department staff with special work activities including various law enforcement tasks, wildlife surveys, urban deer hunting program, special outreach and education events, and more. The position answers a wide variety of public and staff inquiries regarding sale or replacement of hunting and fishing licenses; hunting and fishing licensing requirements and eligibility; disability and other special permits; hunting, fishing, and trapping season regulations. This position provides a broad array of information to the public regarding wildlife and fish species, their habits, and habitats. The Wildlife Resource Assistant utilizes a wide variety of information resources to accurately respond to these inquiries. The position will also provide assistance to agency staff in developing GIS maps, updating information databases, and compiling monthly vehicle reports and other reports as needed. ARCGIS training, along with a variety of personal development training opportunities, will be provided to the candidate selected in accordance with their interests and office work requirements. The position will also be trained in the following specific task/duty assignments:

• sale and auditing of hunting, fishing, trapping, and park entrance licenses through use of the GoOutdoorsSD website;
• working knowledge of applicable regulations for issuance of replacement and sale of over-the-counter big game licenses;
• working knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements for issuance of a variety of disabled hunter permits.

This is a full time 40 hours/week, onsite position with Game Fish & Parks. For more information on Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .

Licenses and Certifications:

The position will undergo basic safety training covering the operation of ATVs, UTVs, and other specialty equipment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A BS Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries, Biology, or a natural resources/related field or college-level coursework in wildlife and fisheries management and identification; work experience in fish, wildlife, or wildlife habitat management; and personal experience and knowledge of hunting, fishing, boating, and trapping activities would be beneficial.

Knowledge of:

• hunting, fishing, and trapping seasons, regulations, and license requirements;
• wildlife identification and wildlife habits and habitats;
• fish and wildlife management concepts and challenges;
• licensing administration requirements.

Skill to:

• effectively deal with a wide variety of customer questions and customer inquiries related to license sales, fish and wildlife management concerns, and opportunities that exist for hunting, fishing, and trapping.

Ability to:

• deal effectively with a wide range of customers from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• deal effectively with difficult or sometimes emotional people in a wide variety of circumstances;
• function effectively as part of an inter-office work team.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

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=1PV
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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