Wildlife Research Biologist - Spec WL Research

Position: Wildlife Research Biologist - NR Spec WL Research
Location: Glenwood

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* Working Title:

Wildlife Research Biologist*
* ** Job Class:
Natural Resources Specialist - Wildlife Research*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 94437

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** Location** :
Glenwood

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/10/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Fish and Wildlife

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $24.79 - $35.96 / hourly; $51,761 - $75,084 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE

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** Anticipated Start Date** : 08/15/2026

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** Anticipated End Date** : 08/14/2029

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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No

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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 Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire one (1) Wildlife Research Biologist. This position will be located in Glenwood, Minnesota. Travel will be required for field data collection (various sites) and to attend meetings. Travel to Madelia, Minnesota will be required on a regular basis for meetings and equipment preparation.

This position exists to perform professional wildlife research work, and specifically to assist the Farmland Wildlife Populations and Research Group (FaWPRG) Ungulate Research Scientist 2 (RS2) in planning, organizing, and implementing statewide projects on white-tailed deer (including leading temporary/seasonal employees in conducting research, collecting data, managing data, analyzing data, evaluating new technology, and other necessary tasks). The primary project associated with this position is a new deer movement and survival study based in western Minnesota.

Responsibilities include:

+ Assist the FaWPRG Ungulate RS2 in designing original wildlife research and survey projects on ungulate ecology (especially white-tailed deer) to increase scientific knowledge applicable to wildlife management by determining needs, planning investigations, and formulating hypotheses or tests.

+ Conduct wildlife research by maintaining field and laboratory equipment, making field decisions, and leading the work of others so that objectives stated in project proposals are met and valid findings are reported.

+ Participate in the analysis and evaluation of research findings by inputting, proofing, summarizing, and interpreting data according to appropriate ecological, wildlife, and statistical principles.

+ Assist in the preparation of agency progress reports, final reports, and publications by analyzing data, organizing material, and putting it into report or manuscript format.

+ Assist with advancing the technology of wildlife science in Minnesota by remaining current in wildlife and other biological sciences, statistical design and analyses, and computer applications.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be sent instructions for transcript review after the posting close date.

Transcript Evaluation:

+ 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.

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+ Bachelor's degree in Wildlife or equivalent field with wildlife emphasis.

+ Knowledge of wildlife biology, ecology, statistics, and field research methodologies sufficient to collect, summarize, analyze, and interpret wildlife research data.

+ Work experience navigating terrain over distances using maps and GPS units to navigate within and between field sites.

+ Ability to work independently and resolve problems with minimal supervision.

+ Strong written and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to collaborate with research partners, landowners, and the public, and to document and communicate research results through appropriate formats (e.g., agency reports, presentations).

+ Experience using Excel and Access to enter, proof, query, and summarize wildlife research data.

+ Experience planning, organizing, and maintaining field equipment.

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