Field Habitat Biologist — Wildlife & Lands Impact

New England Society of American Foresters; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NH Fish & Game Department seeks a Habitat Management Biologist to plan and implement habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas and other state lands in Concord, NH. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, using forestry mulching, prescribed burning, and invasive species control to support wildlife data collection and partnerships with state agencies.

The successful candidate will enjoy field-oriented work, problem solving outdoors, and collaboration with landowners and agencies

Qualifications

• Candidate should have field wildlife knowledge and hands-on habitat experience.
• Ability to collaborate with agencies and landowners to implement habitat projects.
• Experience operating diverse field equipment used in habitat management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas and state lands.
• Apply habitat management techniques such as forestry mulching, prescribed burning, and invasive plant control.
• Coordinate with partner agencies and landowners to advance conservation goals.

Skills

Fieldwork

Collaboration

Equipment operation

Education

Background in wildlife, biology, or related fields

Tools

Forestry mulching

Prescribed burning equipment

Job description

NH Fish & Game Department seeks a Habitat Management Biologist to plan and implement habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas and other state lands in Concord, NH. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, using forestry mulching, prescribed burning, and invasive species control to support wildlife data collection and partnerships with state agencies.

The successful candidate will enjoy field-oriented work, problem solving outdoors, and collaboration with landowners and agencies