Wildlife Resource Biologist: Field Research & Habitat

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Strong (ME); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days of sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health Insurance Coverage

Job summary

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in Maine seeks a Wildlife Resource Biologist to support the Wildlife Division in Strong. This professional role involves research, habitat assessment, and wildlife management to protect and enhance Maine's natural resources.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating wildlife assessments, conducting field research, liaising with biologists and stakeholders, and advising on mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, fisheries, or wildlife management, or related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior level resource biologists in planning and coordinating wildlife assessment activities and research to support the Department’s goals and objectives.
• Performing research development, investigation, analysis, and monitoring of species and their habitats to support species planning and management.
• Interacting and conferring with other biologists, professionals, and advocacy groups to preserve and monitor habitats and populations within assigned areas.
• Establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with agencies both internal and external to state government to advocate for fish, wildlife, and ecosystem concerns.
• Summarizing and assessing data using standard statistical procedures and scientific analysis to develop reports of findings and to provide recommendations to higher level Resource Biologist.
• Responding to routine inquiries and requests to provide scientific and technical support for departmental programs and other public stakeholder groups.
• Consulting with and providing technical assistance to senior level staff to recommend strategies and approaches to mitigate the impacts of development on fish, wildlife, and habitats.

Skills

Wildlife management

Field research

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field

Job description

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in Maine seeks a Wildlife Resource Biologist to support the Wildlife Division in Strong. This professional role involves research, habitat assessment, and wildlife management to protect and enhance Maine's natural resources.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating wildlife assessments, conducting field research, liaising with biologists and stakeholders, and advising on mitigation strategies.