SFR Desk job getting you down? Maybe you should be a "Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager"!

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Is there a distinct lack of terror sweat in your day to day life?
Would you prefer your coworkers to be literal moose instead of figurative ones?
Do you think to yourself "How can I get that life insurance check to my family just a little faster?"

Well has the US fish & Wildlife service got a job for you!

Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager

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Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager

This position is a Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager (Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager), GS- 0486-12 for the R6-Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator. Duty location is negotiable after selection, but must be located within 100 miles of Missoula, Bozeman, or Kalispell in Montana, United States. This...
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My favorite part of the job description is where it says:

Position requires a balanced perspective, significant grizzly bear handling experience, and strong communication and relationship building skills.
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That's like three bullshit "leadership seminar" skills and oh, also, "you need to know how to deal with the 2nd largest land carnivore on earth".

But hey, you get to work in Montana.
 
I do not agree the position requires "average dexterity and agility". that's a requirement that will lead to re-opening this position every couple of years. Should put "the successful applicant should be able to run at 40+ mph and climb trees like a monkey" in there somewhere.
 
Breck said:
That's all fine and dandy until you have to find a place to live.
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Right...you'll just be out on the streets with the bears. Course you'll have time to brush up on your skills.
 
“Physical Demands: The job involves a substantial amount of field work. When engaged in field activities, the work is at times strenuous, requiring exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.”

Well damn, i can’t apply. Not with my new back issues.
 
And then there is this:
“The work requires both office and outdoor work. The office is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Frequent travel by various means of surface and air transportation is required to attend meetings and to conduct field work. A variety of temperature and weather extremes may be encountered while in the field. The incumbent may be subject to large numbers of biting insects and may be required to work in close proximity to large animals such as bear and moose. He/she may need to carry a firearm for personal protection from wildlife. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property.”

haha… on the ‘adequately” ….BIG red flag, the usage of that word.

I don’t have a firearm either (nor should i!) But the biting insects and the obvious lack of ’adequate’ heat would be more of a deterrent. And i forgot i hate camping in tents. Aside from the obvious fear of grizzlies ….Yesterday i couldn’t even open the jar of peaches from Costco so i doubt i could lift 50 lbs. So i guess i can’t apply.

I hope it includes good health insurance. And do you get time and a half? It would have to get paid the same wages that Russell Wilson gets for me to want that job!

I could learn to like camping in a tent then.
 
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Jojo said:
“Physical Demands: The job involves a substantial amount of field work. When engaged in field activities, the work is at times strenuous, requiring exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.”

Well damn, i can’t apply. Not with my new back issues.
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Should add: "climbing trees in a hurry".
 
Anyone want to prepare for this job? Every Wednesday a bear gets into my garbage overnight when I set it out for pickup. Neighbors too. Wage: it is practice so nothing...
 
Uh..... not for me. I'm not exactly sure how you manage a grizzly bear. I have a hard enough time managing the squirrels that keep digging up vegetables in our garden.

I don't think grizzly bears would appreciate any attempt to manage them.
 
Jojo said:
“Physical Demands: The job involves a substantial amount of field work. When engaged in field activities, the work is at times strenuous, requiring exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.”
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Sounds to me like they're looking for a steelhead fisherman.
 
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