Environmental Scientist III - Wildlife Health Coordinator

DNREC/Fish and Wildlife; Smyrna (DE); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DNREC/Fish and Wildlife is seeking an Environmental Scientist III to plan, direct, and coordinate statewide programs for detecting, controlling, and managing wildlife diseases, with an initial focus on Chronic Wasting Disease.

The role involves developing surveillance strategies, analyzing epidemiological data, recommending regulatory changes, and representing the agency on wildlife disease issues at technical and policy levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Two years' experience analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Two years' experience interpreting environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Two years' experience in technical report writing.
• Master's degree or higher in wildlife biology or closely related field (preferred).
• One year of experience applying biological principles to wildlife disease management (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Plan, direct, and coordinate statewide programs for detecting and managing wildlife diseases.
• Develop surveillance strategies for wildlife diseases, starting with Chronic Wasting Disease.
• Analyze epidemiological data to inform decisions.
• Recommend regulatory changes and policy actions.
• Represent the agency on wildlife disease issues at technical and policy levels.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Policy interpretation

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science

Master's degree in wildlife biology or closely related field (preferred)

Description du poste

This Environmental Scientist III position will plan, direct, and coordinate statewide programs for detecting, controlling, and managing diseases in wildlife populations, with an initial focus on Chronic Wasting Disease. The role involves developing surveillance strategies, analyzing epidemiological data, recommending regulatory changes, and representing the agency on wildlife disease issues at technical and policy levels.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field
• Two years' experience analyzing and evaluating scientific data
• Two years' experience interpreting environmental laws, rules, and regulations
• Two years' experience in technical report writing
• Master's degree or higher in wildlife biology or closely related field (preferred)
• One year of experience applying biological principles to wildlife disease management (preferred)