Grade 26 - $54,620.80 - $73,756.80/Annually
There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 30th, 2024.
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill a Wildlife Biologist vacancy in Gray.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The IFW Resource Biologist assists in the implementation of the regional wildlife management program. Work includes, but is not limited to; providing technical support to the Department, other agencies, organizations, and the public; providing technical support and recommendations to the regulatory process; assisting in operational plans for the management of wildlife resources; represents the Department at public meetings; assists with identifying, evaluating, and mapping of important wildlife habitats; implements habitat programs on private and state-owned Wildlife Management Areas; assists with the implementation of the regional nuisance wildlife program; determines the impact of development proposals on wildlife species and their habitats; and assists the Wildlife Resource Assessment Section with research and survey needs identified in the Department’s species planning process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preference will be given to those that have strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as hands on experience directly related to development and implementation of wildlife habitat management or restoration.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS - In addition to the standard application form, you must address each of the following items in order to be scored properly.
1. Describe your experience in the application of wildlife management and/or habitat management, especially as it relates to:
a. Wildlife surveys, inventories, and biological data collection.
b. Wildlife habitat management and enhancement activities, including forest, wetland, or grassland/open habitats.
c. Animal damage control activities and resolving nuisance wildlife issues.
d. Environmental assessments of development impacts on wildlife and habitat under NEPA or other state / federal regulatory review.
e. Land stewardship experience, including monitoring properties for land use practices or alterations that must comply with specific legal limitations, consulting with private landowners, familiarity with conservation easements, deed reviews, etc.
2. Describe your professional experience with explaining, interpreting, and promoting wildlife management of a controversial nature to non-technical audiences by writing and public presentation.
3. Describe your skill level and experience in using computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, mapping and/or other graphic software, and GIS.
4. Describe your experience, skill level, and abilities with aerial census / surveys, and the operation of GPS, ATVs, snowsleds, and various watercraft.
5. Describe your professional experience in coordinating projects with public or other work groups that highlights your organizational, communication, problem solving, and consensus building skills.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, answers to the Supplemental Questions, and detailed Resume.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE: Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155.
Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml
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