Field Habitat Biologist I — Wildlife Management

Sowela; Concord (NH); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of New Hampshire Fish and Game Department in Concord seeks a Habitat Management Biologist I to oversee habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas, develop management plans, and support inter-agency land management goals. The role involves field work, data analysis, and coordinating with contractors and staff to achieve conservation objectives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and experience in wildlife or fisheries management, with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in biology, wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife or fisheries research, or related field.
• License/Certification: Valid Driver’s license
• MVR must meet minimum standards as established by the agency
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work long hours in hot, cold, or wet conditions.
• Requires medium to heavy work including frequent reaching, bending or lifting and operating machines or equipment

Aufgaben

• Identifies, plans, implements and supervises habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas with a focus on early successional habitats.
• Develops contracts and supervises the work of contractors, seasonal employees and volunteers to meet long term objectives of the Wildlife Habitat Program.
• Assists with infrastructure projects such as sign installations, gate installations, and repairs of woods roads and stream crossings.
• Coordinates agriculture leases on WMAs including issuing requests for farming proposals and monitoring farming activities for compliance.
• Provides technical expertise and support to landowners, town, state, and federal officials on wildlife habitat management.
• Operates and maintains Department tractors and other equipment to mow, spread seed and fertilizer, and conduct other land management activities.
• Coordinates invasive plant management projects on WMAs and other state land through planning, treatments, and supervision of contracts.
• Participates in wildlife data collection and activities such as goose banding and deer checks as assigned.
• Represents the Department at committees and meetings and may assist with testimony regarding proposed legislation.
• Manages, maintains, and updates information on habitat and forest resources in the state land database and prepares reports for habitat and WMA programs.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Biology / Wildlife or related field

Jobbeschreibung

State of New Hampshire Fish and Game Department in Concord seeks a Habitat Management Biologist I to oversee habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas, develop management plans, and support inter-agency land management goals. The role involves field work, data analysis, and coordinating with contractors and staff to achieve conservation objectives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and experience in wildlife or fisheries management, with