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Sweden Ranch L.P.
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Location
Vanderbilt, TX
Job Type
Full Time, Year round
Salary
DOE - very competitive
Date Posted
September 1, 2024
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
5-10 yrs
Overview:
Implementation of wildlife and habitat management techniques across 6,500 acres of Coastal Prairie that ensure natural resources are sustainable and of optimal habitat for preferred wildlife species.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Take primary responsibility for wildlife and habitat management (harvest, quotas, project implementation, wildlife staff development etc.)
- Coordinate plans with other Ranch and Wildlife Managers to reach weekly/monthly/annual goals
- Take lead role planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining waterfowl management projects
- Take lead role developing coastal fishing operations. This includes all associated equipment maintenance
- Plan and conduct building upkeep, maintenance, and landscape at Ranch Headquarters
- Work with other Wildlife Managers to analyze all wildlife data to create reports, recommendations, etc.
- Ensure adherence to all TPWD regulations.
- Oversee and manage various employees.
- Coordinate, prepare, plan, and implement prescribed burn, brush and wildlife management plans
- Work with industry associations to stay current with wildlife research and apply to ranches as necessary
- Manage and maintain wildlife water development
- Conduct wildlife surveys for deer, quail, turkey, waterfowl, and reptiles as needed
- Plan, fertilize, plant, maintain wildlife/waterfowl food plots and irrigation/water production systems
- Oversee all waterfowl scouting and data records
- Complete firearm inventory, upkeep, and maintenance
- Assist with all other ranch activities as assigned by the Ranch or Wildlife Manager’s to aid in the development process of ranching and wildlife operations
Other Job Responsibilities
- Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
- Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
- Ability to clearly, timely, and effectively communicate and report to Management
- Willingness to gain experience with mapping software and various computer related work items
- Must be a team player who works with others toward a common goal
- Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment
- Plan, coordinate, and complete various capital projects throughout the year
- Ability to accurately solve problems
- Ability to effectively communicate with on and off site employees and contractors
- Ability to work established work schedule
- Ability to work days/nights/weekends/holidays
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public
- Ability to consider safety in all decisions
- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities
- Ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position
- Must have knowledge and understanding of basic computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any other related software
- Must develop and master understanding of ranch organizational responsibilities for each Division and abide by all policies
- Must be a team player, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for natural resource management
- Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, the ability to be an approved driver for the company and to safely operate vehicles
- Must have valid Texas hunting license
- Must have the ability to traverse rough terrain and work independently in harsh conditions
Education Requirements
- Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in range, wildlife, or a natural resource related field and a minimum of 5 years related experience
TO APPLY:
Send resume and two references to our email address listed.
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