Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV

State of Vermont; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost for employees/f

12 paid holidays each year

State Paid Family and Medical Leave

Retirement: pension + 457(b)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending healthcare and child

Low cost group life insurance

Wellness Program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife (VDFW) is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III to serve as district habitat biologist and small game project leader in the Springfield district. This role supports wildlife population management, the management of small game hunting seasons, and WMAs, with duties in both office and field settings.

Applicants should have a strong background in biology or natural resources with relevant experience; supervisory experience is preferred among

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field; 1+ year experience in natural resources.
• Bachelor's degree in biology or a natural resources field; 3+ years experience in natural resources.
• One year or more of experience as a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III with the State of Vermont.

Education

Master's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field

Bachelor's degree in biology or a natural resources field

Job description

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife (VDFW) is currently recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III position for the role of district habitat biologist and small game project leader. This position supports a range of critical needs for implementation of wildlife population management, managing small game hunting seasons, and management of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeastern Vermont, among other duties to assist other projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a wildlife professional to make a difference in wildlife conservation in a small state. This position will work within the Department's Wildlife Division and be stationed in the Springfield district office.

Who May Apply

This position, Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV (Job Requisition #56031), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail] Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed in both an office and a field setting. Field visits may require traversing rough terrain or bodies of water in all weather conditions. Duties may require work outside of normal office hours. Attendance may be required at a variety of public meetings, hearings, and seminars, where strong adversarial opinions and some hostility may be encountered. Private means of transportation may be required for necessary travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field AND one (1) year or more of experience in a natural resources field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in biology or a natural resources field AND three (3) years or more of experience in a natural resources field.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.