State of Vermont - Fish and Wildlife Department · Vermont · posted today
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV – Springfield District Biologist (Habitat and Small Game Program) The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife (VDFW) is currently recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV position for the role of district habitat biologist and small game project leader. This position supports a range of critical needs for implementation of wildlife population management, managing small game hunting seasons, and management of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeastern Vermont, among other duties to assist other projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a wildlife professional to make a difference in wildlife conservation in a small state. This position will work within the Department’s Wildlife Division and be stationed in the Springfield district office. Responsibilities: The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting applications from candidates for the position of Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV. The position is expected to spend 80% of the time coordinating and overseeing the management of Wildlife Management Areas and other state land in the district, and 20% of the time serving as the small game project leader. The position will be part of the Wildlife Species Management Program of the Wildlife Division within VDFW and coordinate the small game program. Primary responsibilities are to monitor, manage, and conserve all of Vermont’s small game species. This responsibility requires coordinating with a variety of different constituents including hunting interests, other state and federal agencies, researchers, and the public. Outreach and communications with organizations, individuals and government agencies on human-wildlife conflicts is a major task. Working with division and department administrators on small game hunting regulations and statutes occurs frequently. The position will implement and carry out specialized research projects pertaining to small game population estimates, perform necessary disease surveillance, and public opinion surveys. The position will collect, analyze, and interpret a wide range of biological and social data, submit conclusions to senior staff of the Division and Fish and Wildlife Board, and prepare reports including findings and recommendations based on research projects. The position will investigate, review, modify, develop, and test new population modeling techniques. The position will participate in the activities of state and interjurisdictional committees and working groups tasked with small game management. This position will plan, coordinate, and oversee the management and administration of Wildlife Management Areas in the Springfield district, in addition to supporting land management efforts on state forests in that district. This includes conducting and overseeing habitat, natural community, wildlife, historical, and other assessments necessary to plan for the management of WMAs and other state-owned land. In addition, this includes developing and implementing annual work plans to ensure habitat management priorities are accomplished on an annual basis. This work requires close coordination and partnerships with other state and federal land management agencies, non-government organizations, various stakeholders, and the public. It also includes developing and overseeing a state land operations budget for the district each year. The position will conduct other wildlife management, monitoring, and outreach activities for the wildlife division. The position will work with the program manager to monitor grant activities, budgeting, and reporting related to small game programs. Complete written federal aid reports in a timely manner. Serve as the Department’s technical representative with small game technical committees. Other duties may be assigned including a variety of wildlife inventory and monitoring activities such as woodcock surveys, bald eagle/peregrine falcon/loon nest monitoring, and/or mast surveys. Assist with other wildlife division projects in data collection and outreach. This includes the operation of moose and deer biological check stations, endangered species monitoring, assistance at public meetings/hearings/events, and outreach events. The Department’s Wildlife Management Program Manager will serve as the official supervisor of this position and provide general guidance, with expectations that the incumbent will exercise significant independent judgement. The position works closely with the Wildlife Division Director as well. VDFW encourages employee professional development interests and supports opportunities to engage in a variety of Department wide initiatives, committees, and career/social/wellness and other trainings. Desired Skills/Knowledge: • Working knowledge of fish and wildlife ecology, terrestrial ecology, natural communities, and ecological processes. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Familiarity with Human Dimension research. • Familiarity with basic Geographic Information Systems, (GIS), and data entry across Microsoft program applications (Access, Excel, Word). • Ability to work collaboratively and independently. • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with varying deadlines, requirements, and stakeholders. • Working knowledge and understanding of various statistical and modeling programs. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field. Experience: Two years of related wildlife management or land management experience. Note: Graduate degree in wildlife biology or wildlife management may be substituted for two years of required wildlife management experience.
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