Wildlife Habitat Specialist I - Field Projects

tsu.edu; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending healthcare and child

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

NH Fish and Game Department is seeking a Habitat Management Biologist I to perform field work, research, data collection, and implement habitat improvement projects on State lands and Wildlife Management Areas in Concord, NH. The role develops management plans, analyzes data, and prepares documents to achieve habitat goals, while supporting general stewardship.

The position involves coordinating contracts, supervising contractors and staff, and working in varied weather conditions to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife or fisheries research, or related field.
• 1.5 years of experience or equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after high school.
• License/Certification: Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, implement and supervise habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas and state lands.
• Develop contracts and supervise work of contractors, seasonal employees and volunteers.
• Assist with maintenance of infrastructure, signage, gates and roads; support stewardship and boundary work.
• Coordinate agriculture leases on WMAs and monitor farming activities for compliance with habitat objectives.
• Provide technical expertise to landowners and government officials on wildlife habitat management.
• Operate and maintain Department equipment to achieve habitat improvement goals.
• Coordinate invasive plant management projects on WMAs and state lands.
• Participate in wildlife data collection activities such as banding and check stations as assigned.

Skills

Field work

Data analysis

Biology knowledge

Plan & supervise

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/wildlife/fisheries

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Valid Driver’s license

CDL or pesticide applicator license (required within 12 months)

Job description

NH Fish and Game Department is seeking a Habitat Management Biologist I to perform field work, research, data collection, and implement habitat improvement projects on State lands and Wildlife Management Areas in Concord, NH. The role develops management plans, analyzes data, and prepares documents to achieve habitat goals, while supporting general stewardship.

The position involves coordinating contracts, supervising contractors and staff, and working in varied weather conditions to advance