Wildlife Habitat Restoration Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Utah; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Utah seeks a wildlife biologist to independently plan, coordinate, and carry out technical biological, habitat restoration, and habitat development projects for Refuge/WMD.

You will collect and analyze data, review projects from agencies and partners, coordinate with federal, state, and tribal entities, and prepare reports to guide senior management decisions. You will also assist in developing planning documents, participate in public use and outreach

Qualifications

• Degree in zoology / wildlife management / biology with required zoology and wildlife coursework.
• Experience applying wildlife biology and habitat management principles.
• Experience reviewing natural resource activities for compliance with ESA/NEPA.
• Strong ability to communicate biological information to supervisors and partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and carry out technical biological and habitat projects for Refuge/WMD.
• Review projects proposed by other agencies and partners to identify conflicts and provide comments.
• Coordinate with Federal, state, and local agencies and Tribal representatives to strengthen partnerships.
• Prepare reports on progress of studies and management projects; research laws and policies (NEPA, ESA, etc.).
• Assist in developing comprehensive planning documents and long-range plans with management.
• Participate in planning public use, outreach, and educational programs; support informational materials.
• Assist with administration of facilities and equipment management to support refuge objectives.

Skills

Project planning

Data analysis

Coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelors in zoology / wildlife management / biology

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Utah seeks a wildlife biologist to independently plan, coordinate, and carry out technical biological, habitat restoration, and habitat development projects for Refuge/WMD.

You will collect and analyze data, review projects from agencies and partners, coordinate with federal, state, and tribal entities, and prepare reports to guide senior management decisions. You will also assist in developing planning documents, participate in public use and outreach