Wildlife Biologist 2

State of West Virginia; Romney (WV); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 89 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

State of West Virginia, Wildlife Resources/District 2, seeks a senior wildlife professional to supervise staff, develop plans, and conduct field research on wildlife management areas. The role involves coordinating budgets, prescribed fires, timber sales, habitat projects, and land acquisitions reviews.

The position requires a Master of Science in wildlife-related fields or equivalent experience, with strong communication skills and GIS proficiency.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management or related field.
• Two years of wildlife or fishery management experience.
• PhD or BS with six years of relevant experience as substitution.
• Valid driver’s license; may require CDL.
• Skill in swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, rock-climbing, rappelling and/or trapping may be required for certain positions.

Responsabilidades

• Supervises 8 wildlife resource specialists and laborers within District 2; assists with supervision and administration of wildlife management activities.
• Develops operational plans, budgets, prescribed fire plans, and capital improvement plans.
• Performs data collection and analysis of biological data; conducts wildlife population surveys.
• Represents the Wildlife Resources Section at meetings with sportsmen, landowner groups, and government agencies.
• Provides information and education to the public via publications, news releases, and presentations.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Topographic maps

Aerial photography

GIS

Statistical analysis

Formação académica

Master of Science in Wildlife/Fisheries

Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife/Fisheries

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife/Fisheries

Ferramentas

GIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Nature of Work

Classified-Exempt Position

Wildlife Resources/District 2

Under the supervision of the District Wildlife Biologist, the primary functions include performing professional biological and technical work at the advanced and supervisory level. Assists the District Wildlife Biologist with the supervision and administration of wildlife management activities within District 2; supervises 8 wildlife resource specialists and laborers within the district. Develops or assists with the development of operational plans, budgets, prescribed fire plans, capital improvement plans, P.S. & Es, special land use permits, equipment inventories, and WMA management plans. Work requires the collection and analysis of biological data. Assists with wildlife research projects as assigned. Investigates nuisance and diseased wildlife complaints and aids as needed (knowledge of chemical immobilization and restraint techniques is needed). Dispatches diseased wildlife and collects tissue samples. Assists with implementing prescribed fires. Prepares and executes timber sales on wildlife management areas. Assists with implementation of other habitat management projects such as planting, herbicide application, and mowing. Provides technical assistance/advice to landowners on habitat management and other wildlife-related issues. Conducts wildlife population surveys. Reviews, evaluates, and prepares documentation on potential land acquisitions. May be asked to prepare, review, and edit a variety of Wildlife Resources Section publications, news releases, popular magazine articles, and correspondence for the District Wildlife Biologist and the Supervisor of Game Management, Northern Region. Provides information and education to the public in the form of popular and technical publications, news releases, and verbal presentations. Attends and represents the Wildlife Resources Section at a wide variety of meetings, including sportsmen and landowner groups, and government agencies. Employee must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to follow oral and written instructions and exercise sound judgment in decision-making. Employee should have good working knowledge regarding the use of topographic maps and aerial photography. Work requires overnight travel and is often performed outside, in varying weather conditions, over difficult terrain and/or state waters. A valid driver's license is required. Performs other work as required. Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources, aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Preference will be given to educational and field experience as related to specific job postings.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in wildlife or fishery management or related fields.

OR

Substitution: Doctor of Philosophy degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources, aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences. OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources, aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences. AND Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in wildlife or fishery management or related fields.

Special Requirements: A valid driver’s license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Skill in swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, rock-climbing, rappelling and/or trapping may be required for certain positions.

Other Information

Preference will be given to applicants with the following attributes:

• Possess an M.S. Degree in Wildlife Management or Wildlife Biology.
• Experience with forest management, early successional habitat management, or vegetation measurement and inventory.
• Experience with prescribed fire - training as a burn boss preferred.
• Experience conducting necropsies and /or field research.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or statistical analysis.

PG: 19 $50,242 - $88,526

Market Rate: $78,617

State employment offers a variety of benefits.