Essential Job Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance and management of water development on the ranch
Assist with hunting/ family/ guest relations
Maintain an intensive supplemental feeding program for deer and exotic animals
Develop and maintain food plots for deer and game birds
Keep detailed computer records of game camera scouting
Predator control of feral hogs and coyotes
Clean up and beautification of ranch
Application of herbicides to manage habitat, fencerows, and water traps
Maintenance and upkeep of ranch equipment, vehicles, and facilities
Heavy equipment operation and maintenance (tractors, skid steers, backhoe’s)
Fence construction, repair, and maintenance
Provide excellent customer service to family and guests
Ability to keep a positive attitude and work weekends when needed.
Wildlife Specialist must have the ability to work anytime from September – February, including weekends and Holidays.
Assist with any and other ranch activities as assigned by ranch manager to aid in the development and startup 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

Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment
Ability to accurately solve problems
Ability to work established work schedule
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 create a hospitable environment
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities
Ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position
Must develop and master understanding of ranch organizational responsibilities for each department and abide by all policies
Must be a team player and possess excellent communication skills
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 the ability to traverse rough terrain and work independently in harsh conditions