Fish and Wildlife Scientist III

State of Vermont•Saint Johnsbury, VT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plan, implement, and oversee operations and habitat management on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the northeastern portion of Vermont. Collaborate with other Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife and Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) state land managers on management goals, objectives, and planning on ANR lands, including state forests, parks, and streambank properties. Review and analyze proposed projects on state lands to ensure consistency with policies, guidelines, rules, statutes, and long-range management plans. Research, collect, analyze, and manage data, and maintain databases. Write technical reports, prepare environmental analyses and recommendations for corrective actions/alternatives, administer aspects of state and federal grants, and prepare, develop and present information and education materials for the public. Respond to encroachment issues on WMAs. Provide expert opinion, advice and technical assistance to partners and the public on wildlife management issues. Represent the state in public meetings. Develop and implement technical and administrative documents. Perform related duties as required, including operating biological check stations, among others. Duties are split between an office and a field setting. Fieldwork may occur during all weather conditions and involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis. Work is performed under the general direction of the state lands program manager. Workstation will be the Fish and Wildlife regional office located at in St. Johnsbury, VT. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday with a mixture of in-office and fieldwork, but occasional night and weekend work is required. Currently work is hybrid with a requirement for 3 in-office days. This position does not supervise full-time staff, but may supervise seasonal/temporary staff.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field
Bachelor's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field AND two (2) years or more of experience in a natural resources field
One (1) year or more as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist II with the State of Vermont

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and oversee operations and habitat management on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
Collaborate with other Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife and Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) state land managers on management goals, objectives, and planning on ANR lands
Review and analyze proposed projects on state lands to ensure consistency with policies, guidelines, rules, statutes, and long-range management plans
Research, collect, analyze, and manage data, and maintain databases
Write technical reports, prepare environmental analyses and recommendations for corrective actions/alternatives
Administer aspects of state and federal grants
Prepare, develop and present information and education materials for the public
Respond to encroachment issues on WMAs
Provide expert opinion, advice and technical assistance to partners and the public on wildlife management issues
Represent the state in public meetings
Develop and implement technical and administrative documents
Operate biological check stations