Wildlife Biologist

Job Description

Are you interested in protecting Pennsylvania's wildlife and shaping the future of conservation? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a Wildlife Biologist 3 to oversee major programs that support healthy ecosystems. This position gives you the chance to work with partners, staff, and landowners to improve habitats on both public and private lands. Take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to use your expertise to benefit wildlife and the community!

In this role, you will lead statewide habitat partnership efforts to support wildlife conservation and improve habitat conditions. Work involves guiding projects, collaborations, and scientific work that helps protect wildlife resources. As a Wildlife Biologist 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership:
  Oversee statewide habitat partnership operations and guide conservation activities
• Project Coordination:
  Direct habitat management projects and support staff across regions
• Technical Guidance:
  Prepare materials and advise partners and landowners on wildlife habitat practices
• Agency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with federal, state, and local agencies and conservation groups on habitat programs
• Training Delivery:
  Develop and provide trainings and workshops on habitat and wildlife management
• Data and Reporting:
  Analyze habitat data and prepare reports, proposals, and publications for agency needs

• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the required 6‑month probationary period. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania, subject to change at any time.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of technical wildlife research and evaluation experience and three years of professional experience in wildlife management research, and thirty‑six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field, and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or
• Three years of professional experience in wildlife management research, and a bachelor’s degree that includes thirty‑six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field, and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes thirty‑six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field, and six college credits in statistics or biometry.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.