Wildlife Biologist Ii

wildlife mitigation biologist ii – denali community research forum (dfwr) – wildlife management program – division of fish, wildlife, recreation and conservation – natural resources department – polson, mt

the successful applicant is required to have a masters degree in the field of wildlife biology or wildlife management, with specific coursework in mammal and bird identification, plant identification, wildlife ecology, statistics (including advanced statistics coursework), plant ecology, and general wildlife biology. Direct experience in research design, data entry and statistical analysis, compilation of scientific research reports is essential.

• given the demands of the position, the wildlife mitigation biologist ii must possess the ability to clearly analyze potentially difficult situations and react quickly in a calm and professional manner in public settings.
• proof of eligibility for professional certification by the wildlife society is desirable.
• ability to operate motor vehicles, including motor boats, nets, traps, 4x4 vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and communications equipment.
• must be able to perform physical labor such as planting, handling captive animals, and lifting.
• must be able to supervise and review the work of others.
• must have a valid driver’s license.

all applicants are required to submit a tribal employment application (resumes may be submitted but may not replace or supplement the official tribal employment application), copy of relevant academic transcripts and/or certifications, copy of valid driver’s license, if applicable, please submit proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe, if other than cskt, and if claiming veterans preference, a copy of dd‑214 must be submitted.

This position is not a testing designated position (tdp) within the definition of the cskt drug testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by cskt, must pass a pre‑hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Failure to submit all of the information above will result in disqualification during the screening process.

salary range $30.82 to $35.42 per hour (including benefits: health insurance, life insurance, retirement, long‑term disability, and pto & paid holidays).

tribal personnel: 406/675‑2700 ext. 1040. Tribal employment applications are also available online /personnel.

the closing date will be monday, january 12, 2026 at 5:30pm.

cskt is a tribal member preference employer