Wildlife Resources Specialist I/II — Habitat & Research

State of West Virginia; Clear Fork (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking Wildlife Resources Specialist 1/2 to develop and implement wildlife management plans for WMAs, reside at duty locations, and conduct surveys, reporting, and public outreach. The role involves field duties, equipment operation, and occasional travel across multiple WMAs in southeastern West Virginia.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in wildlife-related fields and experience in wildlife management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fish/wildlife management, biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, environmental sciences, conservation biology, or a related field.
• For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in fish/wildlife management and biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in wildlife management or a related field.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a B.S. degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology, or natural resources management; experience with prescribed fire, food plot management, and habitat management; and experience with chain saws and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement wildlife management plans for the WMAs with limited supervision.
• Maintain residence and may live at various WV WMAs, maintain and inventory equipment, and operate equipment including tractors, UTVs, trucks, trailers, chainsaws, firearms, and other tools.
• Communicate effectively with agency staff, regulators, partners, and public resource users.
• Complete various reports and management plans.
• Conduct public relations regarding the area of assignment.
• Attend agency and professional meetings, in-service training, and overnight travel as required.
• Assist with land management operations including timber sales and prescribed burning, vegetation management, and wildlife openings.
• Assist with wildlife surveys and research including radio telemetry, mast surveys, distance sampling, and disease sampling (CWD, EHD, HPAI).
• Investigate nuisance wildlife complaints and support elk management activities in the district.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fish/wildlife management, biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, environmental sciences, conservation biology, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in fish/wildlife management and biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, or a related field

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking Wildlife Resources Specialist 1/2 to develop and implement wildlife management plans for WMAs, reside at duty locations, and conduct surveys, reporting, and public outreach. The role involves field duties, equipment operation, and occasional travel across multiple WMAs in southeastern West Virginia.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in wildlife-related fields and experience in wildlife management.