Biologist II – Wisconsin

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. • US,

6d • Remote

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, seeks a highly motivated biologist to join our Great Lakes Initiative Team. As a DU Biologist, you will work with a team of biologists, engineers, and land protection professionals to identify, develop, fund and implement coastal and inland wetland restoration, enhancement and protection projects in Northeast Wisconsin to support DU’s waterfowl and wetlands conservation mission. If you have a passion for wetlands, and the waterfowl and wildlife species that they support, and want to actively contribute to conservation that makes a lasting impact on the environment, then this is the job for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, or related natural resources field with 3-5+ years of directly related experience developing and managing wetland protection, restoration and enhancement projects.
• Experience writing funding proposals and managing grants.
• Strong background in wetland ecology and management with an emphasis on restoration, waterfowl, and other wetland dependent birds with knowledge of and experience with restoration techniques, modeling, hydrology and restoration monitoring.
• Detail oriented and well organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.
• Excellent collaboration and leadership skills, grounded in a commitment to collaboration with and support of staff.
• Confidence to create strong relationships with staff, volunteers, and community members and the written and verbal communication skills to work with a wide range of people.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, and Field Maps) and familiarity of state and Federal wetland conservation programs, policies, and laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement wetland projects on both public and private lands.
• Lead all aspects of wetland restoration planning, project development, and implementation, including identification and coordination with partners and landowners, identifying/applying for funding, mapping, site assessment, assisting our engineering team with restoration design, permitting, implementation oversite, contract management, project accounting, partner coordination and reporting.
• Collaborate and coordinate with agency partners and other stakeholder groups as well as DU biological and engineering staff, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of projects.
• Develop/maintain relationships with conservation partners including municipalities, state and federal agencies, NGOs, and private landowners that promote and lead to the successful implementation of wetland conservation efforts.
• Write, submit and administer grants and funding proposals to various agencies, foundations, corporations, and other sources to secure project funds for habitat conservation work, including development of project cost estimates.
• Collaborate with DU’s science and development teams and conservation partners to develop and manage habitat conservation programs including, but not limited to, strategic conservation plans, landowner outreach and education, conservation easement projects, facilitated land acquisitions, and the development and implementation of additional conservation strategies and opportunities.
• Work with the relevant staff to build and implement an effective, sustainable conservation program and develop a coordinated conservation strategy that supports the mission of Ducks Unlimited.
• Collaborate with DU’s Ecosystem Services team to identify and advance nature-based solutions for wetland and community resilience.
• Represent DU on various working groups, committees, partnerships, and task forces.
• Support state and regional public policy objectives.
• Coordinate with DU staff including Communications staff regarding public outreach and media needs; Administrative staff regarding the smooth operation of programs and budget management; and Development staff to incorporate fundraising strategies into the Wisconsin conservation program.
• Other duties as assigned that advance the mission of Ducks Unlimited.

Benefits

• comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
• three weeks paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• ten paid holidays
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match)
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level