Wildlife Habitat Specialist I: Field Projects & Data

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending healthcare & childca

State retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The State of NH's NH Fish and Game Department, Wildlife Division, is seeking a Habitat Management Biologist I to perform field work, research, collect data, and implement habitat improvement projects on state lands, including Wildlife Management Areas. You will develop management plans, analyze data, and prepare documents to support wildlife habitat objectives.

Candidates must meet certification requirements (CDL, Prescribed Firefighter I, Pesticide Supervisor) within 12 months of hire and be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience in biology, wildlife or fisheries management.
• Education and experience must be in biology, wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife or fisheries research, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, plans, implements habitat improvement projects on Wildlife Management Areas and state lands.
• Includes prescribed burning, mowing, planting, and herbicide applications.
• Develops contracts and supervises contractors and seasonal staff to meet objectives.
• Coordinates leases and infrastructure projects related to wildlife habitat management.
• Provides technical support to landowners and agencies on habitat management.

Skills

Excellent written and oral

GPS/GIS knowledge

Wildlife habitat knowledge NH

Tractor operation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife or fisheries management or related field

Tools

GPS devices

Field data collection tools

Job description

The State of NH's NH Fish and Game Department, Wildlife Division, is seeking a Habitat Management Biologist I to perform field work, research, collect data, and implement habitat improvement projects on state lands, including Wildlife Management Areas. You will develop management plans, analyze data, and prepare documents to support wildlife habitat objectives.

Candidates must meet certification requirements (CDL, Prescribed Firefighter I, Pesticide Supervisor) within 12 months of hire and be