Wildlife Biologist II – Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist Full Time

Job Description

JOB TITLE: TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you a natural resource professional who likes to be part of a team whose core values are integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and cooperation? If you are goal oriented, have a passion for wildlife, and know how to help others succeed, then a Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is the job for you! As a Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist, you will implement the wildlife program as part of a team of motivated professionals that comply with the mission, goals, and objectives of the DWR. You will manage wildlife within the East Canyon and Morgan-South Rich management units collecting biological data, making hunt recommendations and resolving conflicts between humans and wildlife. You will also create and strengthen local partnerships with members of the public, private landowners, public land users and user groups, conservation organizations, and state and federal government agencies.

This position will cover the District Wildlife Biologist responsibilities of the Morgan, South Rich/East Canyon District in the Northern Region. The employee must live within the DWR Northern Region in Davis, Weber, or Morgan County or be willing to relocate as soon as possible.

Principle Duties

The Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist II performs the following tasks:

Collect and review biological data and get to know the wildlife resources in your District.

Make innovative hunt recommendations that allow for increased hunter opportunity.

Write and review Species Management Plans that allow for species sustainability.

Work with a team of other DWR Employees to implement the priorities of the Wildlife Section.

Implement the core values of the DWR.

Assist private landowners, conservation groups, and state and federal government agencies with wildlife challenges and opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who has:
BS Degree or higher in Wildlife Science or closely related field.*

Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of wildlife sciences, wildlife ecology and habitat requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with other DWR employees, private landowners, conservation groups and other government agencies.

Ability to work independently and as a team with other UDWR employees, government agencies, the public, and to deal with difficult people on occasion.

Previous experience with terrestrial wildlife management and a demonstrated knowledge of Utah's wildlife conservation programs.

Current UDWR experience.

• Preference may be given to applicants with a BS Degree or higher in Wildlife Science or closely related field.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The Division of Wildlife Resources believes wildlife is valuable to everyone. Working for the DWR as a Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist will provide rewarding work experiences with wildlife and will build lasting relationships with a variety of constituents as you act as trustee and guardian of the State's protected wildlife. You will enjoy a flexible schedule, great benefits, and maintain the high level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and cooperation of the UDWR. For more information on benefits, click the benefits tab above.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of wildlife sciences, wildlife ecology and habitat requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to work independently and with UDWR employees, other government employees, the public and to deal with difficult people on occasion.

Ability to perform field surveys, lift and carry up to 50 lbs over uneven terrain, hike over uneven terrain for several miles in various weather conditions.

Experience in scientific technical writing and research skills.

Well established communication and negotiations skills with a demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate programs.

Ability to develop and write management plans.

Experience in public speaking.

Experience with chemical immobilization and other trapping and immobilizing techniques.

Safe firearm use.

Ability to safely pull trailers and operate ATV's/UTV's/snowmobiles.

Supplemental Information

Working conditions:
Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g.., working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, etc.

Safety sensitive:
Tranquilizer drug access, firearms, capture equipment, heavy equipment, dangerous or diseased wildlife, aerial surveys.

Physical Requirements:
Moderate physical requirement. Field work requires some physical exertion such as walking over rough terrain, snow covered or rocky surfaces. Field work also requires the ability to hike long distances in isolated and rough country, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time, working alone in adverse weather conditions.

Other requirements:
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Occasional overtime and/or on-call work

Travel including overnight stays lasting multiple nights at a time

Have or obtain and maintain a valid Utah driver's license

Work in severe weather conditions

The following to be complete after hire (if not already held):

Firearms training

First Aid and CPR

Wildlife immobilization and drug techniques

Must be able to pass a background investigation appropriate for employees who will work with firearms and materials used to chemically immobilize animals.

Recommended Skills

• Driver's License
• Technical writing
• Communication skills
• Public speaking
• CPR Certification