Biologist: Wetland Mitigation & Ecosystem Services

Ducks Unlimited; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis­

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Ten paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited (DU), the world leader in wetlands conservation, seeks a mid-level biologist for the Great Plains Region to deliver DU’s growing wetland mitigation program from our Bismarck, ND office, with work focused in ND, SD, and MT.

This role offers independence to develop and implement projects from planning through monitoring, with occasional overnight travel (15-25 days/year) and a starting salary of $55,000-$80,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver\'s license and must meet requirements to maintain company vehicle driving privileges.
• Understanding and experience with prairie/wetland ecosystems, plant identification, soil characterization, and wildlife habitat conservation.
• Excellent communication skills, ability and willingness to communicate with private landowners, government employees, and other natural resource professionals.
• Experience driving/navigating independently in remote locations and experience with off-road vehicle/ATV operation.
• Experience with GPS and mobile technologies; GIS experience (ArcGIS).

Responsibilities

• Manage existing wetland mitigation sites; habitat management; wetland delineation; perform annual post restoration monitoring/reporting; private landowner and lease coordination; develop grazing plans; contractor and consultant management; data entry and database management in relation to GIS; identify potential wetland restoration projects; investigate restoration feasibility; restoration plan development, permitting; wetland mitigation plans, cross team coordination (engineering); environmental market research; partner networking and coordination; participating in trainings and conferences; public presentations; and “other duties as assigned”.
• The position will report to the Manager of Conservation Programs while assisting and supporting all obligations of delivering the compensatory mitigation program.

Skills

communication skills

detail-oriented

team player

quick learner

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Drone operation

Job description

Ducks Unlimited (DU), the world leader in wetlands conservation, seeks a mid-level biologist for the Great Plains Region to deliver DU’s growing wetland mitigation program from our Bismarck, ND office, with work focused in ND, SD, and MT.

This role offers independence to develop and implement projects from planning through monitoring, with occasional overnight travel (15-25 days/year) and a starting salary of $55,000-$80,000 depending on experience.