Senior Wildlife Biologist at State of Wyoming

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department seeks a Wildlife Biologist based in either eastern Wyoming, specifically Platte or Goshen County. This position will coordinate collecting and analyzing wildlife population data for use in setting hunting seasons, identifying seasonally important habitats for all wildlife, and identifying or mitigating environmental impacts. This position will collect data by both ground and aerial methods (helicopter or small single-engine fixed-wing aircraft), coordinate with internal and external cooperators to conduct wildlife habitat evaluations, and will be responsible for end-of-year reports.

This position will have an extensive presence in the field, particularly during hunting seasons, and will have effective working relationships with other Game and Fish employees, other state and federal agency personnel, local landowners, sports persons, and nongovernmental organizations. This position will be assigned to monitor and track budgets to ensure that necessary data is collected within fiscal limits.

Human Resource Contact:
Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Coordination of data collection within the area of responsibility, including assigning and collaborating on data collection efforts with coworkers. Represent the region on intra and interagency working groups.
• Interact with the public and organized groups to provide wildlife management information, hunting season recommendations, and gather constituent feedback. Conduct public meetings with individual constituents and constituent groups. Analyze public input relative to wildlife management recommendations.
• Coordinate district wildlife or habitat management efforts.
• Handle nuisance wildlife, including relocation or euthanasia as required. Interact with the public, providing information and resolving wildlife conflicts.
• Coordinate management efforts with state and federal agencies and private landowners.
• Represent the Department at intra and inter-agency meetings and correspondence to coordinate wildlife management in the region as directed.
• Provide input and data to establish management goals and objectives; conduct field surveys and analyze population and habitat data for wildlife.
• Collect wildlife population data in diverse terrain and environmental conditions. Utilize all-terrain vehicles, horses, aircraft, snow machines, watercraft, 4-wheel drive pickups, and other equipment to collect wildlife information.
• Gather and compile data into statistical information to meet the requirements of periodic or other reports.
• Compile, edit, and disseminate reports and information.
• Comment on the Wildlife Environmental Reviews to the Department's Habitat Protection Program at a senior biologist level.
• Evaluate wildlife habitat/range conditions, collect data, and recommend management improvements or projects to improve wildlife habitat. Recommend actions for management decisions for managed lands based on public use analysis, wildlife data, wildlife habitat data, and issues brought forth by the Department and the public.
• Collect biological data for use in making recommendations for hunting and trapping seasons and other management decisions.
• Conduct senior-level independent research and extensive analytical evaluations.
• Follow all established rules and regulations when working on projects and responsibilities. Utilize immobilization equipment and drugs to handle wildlife safely.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife, habitat, range or watershed management, ecology, or biology, plus four years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management;
Preference may be given to those with a master's degree in wildlife habitat, range or watershed management, ecology, biology, Plus two years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management.

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