Land & Wildlife Field Technician I (Entry Level) LCRA

Here’s the Role:

Enjoy the outdoors? At LCRA, we are looking for a Natural Resource jobshiringnearme.org Coordinator to join our boots-on-the-ground field team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives on traveling to various properties, hands-on steward native habitats, balance wildlife populations, and manage our lands with science-based approaches. This is an opportunity to uphold a mission-driven, safety-first mindset and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating with safety!

How You’ll Contribute:

• Assist in field operations within a variety of tasks including heavy equipment operation (such as skid steers, tractors, and forestry mulchers), hand work (chainsaw use, brush clearing, herbicide Application), and maintenance of tools and machinery.
• Support wildlife management through activities such as deer harvests, feral hog management, and wildlife population surveys. Responsible firearm use and adherence to licensing requirements are essential.
• Participate in prescribed burn operations, including preparation, execution, and coordination with local fire authorities.
• Provide land & habitat management by contributing to brush control, native vegetation restoration, invasive species reduction, and fuel break maintenance. Apply basic biological principles and rangeland ecology knowledge to support land and wildlife management objectives.
• Perform field data collection by utilizing GPS and mapping technology to collect and record field data, assess outcomes, and prepare reports.
• Participate in community engagement through regional field days and workshops, sharing practical insights and experiences.

How You’re Qualified:

• Four or more years of experience in natural resource management or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in agriculture, natural resource management, range management, wildlife management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver’s license
• Active Texas handgun license and active Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) hunting license required for duties relating to wildlife management with a firearm.

How You’ll Stand Out:

• For incumbents who volunteer to participate in prescribed burning activities: NWCG Single Resource Boss Qualification or higher
  Class A Texas commercial driver’s license or equivalent from another state, for incumbents performing heavy equipment operation
• Experience across fieldwork areas: heavy equipment operation, hand work (chainsaw use, herbicide application), prescribed fire, and wildlife management.
• Ability to adapt to varied tasks and field conditions.
• Effective communication skills and ability to engage with community stakeholders

How We’ll Support You: Benefits that don’t just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we’ve got you covered, so you can focus on what matters. Discover More

Target Hourly Rate: $24.84 – $30.36.

Note: This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range. Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.