&W Resource Biologist

IF&W Resource Biologist

Opening Date:
July 13, 2026

Closing Date:
End of day August 07, 2026

Location:

Greenville

Position Number:

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9386

Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 Per Year

Interested candidates need to complete and submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, Answers to the Supplemental Questions (to be attached as a separate document) and a detailed Resume.

Brief

Job Description:

This is professional services and scientific work at the biologist level involving research and management of the State's fisheries by protecting, preserving, and enhancing Maine's natural resources. The Fisheries Biologist position provides a key support role assisting the Resource Supervisor in carrying out all activities of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Division's Regional (E) Headquarters (located in Greenville).

Representative Tasks Include:

• Assisting senior level resource biologists in planning and coordinating fisheries assessment activities and research to support the Department's goals and objectives.
• Performing research development, investigation, analysis, and monitoring of species and their habitats (e.g., physical, biological, and chemical characteristics, etc.) 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.
• Writing environmental assessments to meet state and federal compliance and permitting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field
-AND- 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.

Supplemental Questions:
In addition to the standard Direct Hire Application form, you MUST address each of the following items to be scored properly. These should be attached as a separate document where you attach your Resume:

• Summarize your education in fisheries management, biology, and ecology, and how it relates to this position.
• Summarize your experience in freshwater fisheries management as related to:
• Inventorying, surveying, and monitoring inland fisheries resources.
• Promulgation and evaluation of fishing regulations.
• Habitat restoration, improvement, and protection.
• Providing agency comments on Environmental Reviews for state/federal agencies.
• Summarize your experience working with non-technical and technical audiences.
• Summarize your experience working with fisheries related data, including acknowledgement of the database and analysis software programs with which you have direct experience.
• Discuss your experience and role in creating and/or maintaining relationships with State/Federal/Tribal governments/agencies, outside partners, and public interest groups on fisheries related issues.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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