NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST III SUPERVISOR (Habitat Manager)

DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Service; Maryland; In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Natural Resources Biologist III Supervisor (Habitat Manager) at DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Service oversees wildlife habitat management across Maryland's Eastern Region, supervising an Area Manager and Land Management Technicians.

This role coordinates quail projects, prescribed fire marsh habitat plans, and collaborates with state and federal partners to manage over 42,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas.

Competenze

• Four years of professional biology/environmental science/natural resources work.
• Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or related field preferred.
• At least three years operating farm/heavy equipment for habitat work.
• At least one year handling nuisance wildlife responses.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Behave 7 for prescribed fire plans.
• Valid Maryland driver's license.

Mansioni

• Directs and administers wildlife habitat management across public and private lands in Maryland's Eastern Region.
• Supervises an Area Manager and Land Management Technicians.
• Leads habitat initiatives including quail demonstration projects and prescribed fire marsh habitat management.
• Coordinates with state and federal partners.
• Manages over 42,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas.
• Responds to human-wildlife conflicts.
• Leads grassland habitat management projects across the state.

Conoscenze

Biology

Environmental science

Natural resources management

Wildlife management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or related field

Strumenti

ArcGIS

Behave 7

Descrizione del lavoro

The Natural Resources Biologist III Supervisor (Habitat Manager) directs and administers wildlife habitat management across public and private lands in Maryland's Eastern Region, supervising an Area Manager and Land Management Technicians. The position serves as implementation lead for habitat initiatives including quail demonstration projects and prescribed fire marsh habitat management, coordinating with state and federal partners. The incumbent manages over 42,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas, responds to human-wildlife conflicts, and leads grassland habitat management projects across the state.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of professional experience in biology, environmental science, natural resources management, wildlife management, or related field, plus four years performing professional biological work in
• Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, natural resources management, or related field (preferred)
• At least three years operating farm equipment, heavy equipment, and power tools for habitat management
• At least one year responding to and handling nuisance wildlife complaints and emergencies
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Behave 7 for developing prescribed fire plans
• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license