Biologist 1 (Wildlife) / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS
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About The Position
This Wildlife Biologist will coordinate the regional Wildlife Management Area program. Region 4 has 19 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) totaling over 25,000 acres across nine counties that are managed to provide high-quality wildlife habitat as well as opportunities for public wildlife-dependent recreation. The biologist will identify habitat and access management needs on WMAs, develop public use plans and annual workplans that address these needs, and work with DEC's Division of Operations, Bureau of Wildlife staff, other DEC staff, and/or partner organizations to implement WMA projects. The biologist will also coordinate the region's invasive species plans including herbicide treatments, assist with fire management on WMAs across the region, develop completion reports for the federal grants that are used to fund WMA management, and represent the region on the Bureau's statewide Land Management and Habitat Conservation Team. The biologist will conduct wildlife surveys, some of which require early mornings or late evenings, in support of land management activities and assess the effectiveness of implemented management actions. Additionally, the biologist will work with the Regional Wildlife Manager, the Natural Resource Supervisor, the Bureau of Real Property and partner organizations to identify and pursue strategic land acquisition projects to enhance the regional WMA system. This biologist will participate in all aspects of the regional wildlife program and oversee multiple counties. Duties include management of both game and non-game wildlife species, public outreach, response to nuisance wildlife complaints, administration of wildlife permits. This Biologist will also hire and supervise fish & wildlife technicians, wildlife interns and coordinate volunteers. The biologist will also work closely with the regional wildlife manager, the regional big game biologist, DEC's Division of Law Enforcement, and other regional staff to assist with the Department's in-person response to wildlife incidents. These responses will include emergency situations such as urban and Class 1 bear incidents, wildlife trapped in confined spaces and assist with confiscation of illegally possessed wildlife. Wildlife responses may require the use of chemical immobilization drugs and delivery equipment and will involve the direct handling of large wildlife. This position requires effective written and verbal communication skills, GIS experience and must work well collaboratively with other staff and outside partners alike. Occasional overnight travel for team meetings and trainings is required. Biologist must be willing to receive (provided by NYS) rabies pre-exposure vaccination if not already vaccinated.
