Wildlife Biologist II - Natural Resources Specialist Intermediate – Wildlife

Wildlife Biologist II

Job Class:
Natural Resources Specialist Intermediate
- Wildlife

Working Title
:
Wildlife Biologist II

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job
• Location:
  
  Altura
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
  - One day per pay period
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/18/2026
• Closing Date: 10/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Fish and Wildlife
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Intermittent Travel for meetings
• Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 /hourly; $56,146 - $81,891/annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
• FLSA:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The DNR is currently seeking a Wildlife Biologist II in Altura, MN. This position exists to manage, restore, enhance, and/or protect wildlife habitat and native plant communities found on the Whitewater Wildlife Management Area (WWMA); to evaluate, manage, enhance and/or protect wildlife populations; to protect, manage, enhance and/or restore rare and declining wildlife and plant species for their intrinsic values and long-term benefits to the people of Minnesota;

and to maintain and/or develop wildlife management area facilities for public hunting, fishing and recreation. Primary emphasis will be on grassland, savanna, wetland and forest habitat management projects, prescribed burning, administration of Cooperative Farming Program, and to aid the Area Wildlife Supervisor.

• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. Encourage a diverse workplace, treat others with respect, and contribute to work groups. Support the overall mission of the DNR
• Assist with implementation of habitat management, facility development, and maintenance in the Wildlife Area so that wildlife resources and public use are enhanced.
• Lead efforts to protect wildlife and habitat through land acquisition, easement acquisition, natural heritage reviews, and environmental reviews so that healthy and diverse wildlife habitats are maintained on the landscape.
• Lead implementation of the Cooperative Farming Program on the WMA in a manner that is consistent with DNR and Legislative policies and directives and meets the Section of Wildlife goals and objectives.
• Lead implementation of wildlife population management programs in a manner that is consistent with the Section of Wildlife goals and objectives.
• Effectively communicate Area and Regional wildlife management work and needs in order to garner public understanding and support for wildlife management programs.
• Perform fiscal and other administrative activities for the Wildlife Area so that priority habitat and facility management activities are completed according to policy/specifications and within desired time schedules. Assist with financial and other reporting. Demonstrate accountability to department personnel and interested stakeholders by adhering to department policies and guidelines.

This job requires the ability to pass a moderate fitness test based on the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Work Capacity within 6 months of your start date and then on an annual basis. The test consists of walking 2 miles with a 25-pound pack within 30 minutes.

• Bachelor's or advanced level degree in wildlife or equivalent field with wildlife emphasis.
• Transcript requirement:
  • A minimum of three (3) courses directly related to wildlife management/biology.
  • One (1) course in each: chemistry or physics; statistics; communication; and ecology.
  • At least four (4) additional wildlife or ecology, or related courses, such as animal or plant taxonomy, comparative anatomy or physiology, soils or geology, mammalogy, ornithology, parasitology, etc.
• Two (2) years of professional level (e.g., ) wildlife or habitat management experience sufficient to implement wildlife and habitat management,…