CONSERVATION WORKER8054M1 Pay Grade: 22 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is specialized, technical conservation work developing and maintaining wildlife habitat areas. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision…" Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the any factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL D: The work requires considerable physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL C: Typically involves limited supervisory responsibility which entails performing as a "first line supervisor" for a small number of employees. Supervision is not the primary responsibility of the job. Responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Wildlife/Parks Assistant Manager class which includes managerial responsibilities over a wildlife area or park. Differs from the General Maintenance and Repair Technician classes in which the incumbents perform semi-skilled or skilled work in the conservation of wildlife habitat areas. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Designs, develops, and maintains wildlife habitat areas to attract the desired species. Develops biological and recreational programs and studies to enhance and utilize the natural setting and resources. Conserves natural resources by designing and developing tree lines, wind breaks, crop rotation and other appropriate habitat and resource manipulation. Implements fisheries enhancements on impoundments. Assists in scientific field studies, surveys, and experiments relating to birds, fish, wildlife, and recreational use. Assigns and coordinates surveys to determine the usage of areas, the types and quantity of fish or game available, or the incidence of wildlife in the area. Coordinates the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers and participates in the maintenance and improvement of state fishing lakes, wildlife areas, state parks, and hatcheries. Duties include the maintenance and improvement of grounds, such as planting of trees and shrubs. Supervises unskilled and semi-skilled workers and participates in the construction or repair of shop buildings, boat ramps, shelter-houses, fishing piers, rest rooms, picnic tables and grills; establishes priorities and participates in planning, surveying, and site selection. Manages daily operations of state fishing lakes and/or small wildlife area and informs superiors of progress as well as problems requiring additional research or resource. Prepares and submits budget requests for maintenance and construction projects, and contracts for services to be performed by other agencies or contractors. Inspects projects to ensure compliance with specifications. Provides information on various wildlife and parks programs to the media or to civic groups and organizations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of state fishing lake, wildlife area, state park, or hatchery operations, methods, practices, and techniques. *Knowledge of the life habits and requirements of fish and wildlife. *Knowledge of the principles of fisheries, parks, and wildlife management with emphasis on the techniques used in habitat manipulations, vegetation management, and visitor control and service. *Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques for field data collection on wildlife, fish, and recreational surveys. Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, and tools used in maintenance and construction work. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in maintenance and construction work. Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and safety practices used in the construction, maintenance, and repair or area buildings, facilities, and properties. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision. Abilities *Ability to plan, organize, assign, and review work projects. Ability to supervise. Ability to prepared contracts and make estimates of time and materials. *Ability to meet the public effectively. *Ability to make presentations and to answer questions on wildlife and parks rules and subject matters. Ability to operate and repair vehicles, farm, and road equipment, tools, and other equipment necessary for conservation and scientific operations and maintenance. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years of experience in technical conservation work developing and maintaining wildlife habitat areas. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/93 |