Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV

State of Vermont • Springfield, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting a Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV to serve as district habitat biologist and small game project leader. The position supports implementation of wildlife population management, management of small game hunting seasons, and management of Wildlife Management Areas in southeastern Vermont, along with assisting other projects. The position is within the Department’s Wildlife Division and is stationed in the Springfield district office.

Duties are performed in both office and field settings. Field visits may involve traversing rough terrain or bodies of water in all weather conditions. The work may require hours outside the normal office schedule, attendance at public meetings, hearings, and seminars where adversarial opinions or hostility may be encountered, and private transportation for necessary travel.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field and at least one year of experience in a natural resources field; or a bachelor’s degree in biology or a natural resources field and at least three years of experience in a natural resources field; or at least one year of experience as a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III with the State of Vermont.
• Ability to conduct field visits that may involve traversing rough terrain or bodies of water in all weather conditions.
• Private means of transportation may be required for necessary travel.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of wildlife population management.
• Manage small game hunting seasons.
• Manage Wildlife Management Areas in southeastern Vermont.
• Assist with other projects.
• Attend public meetings, hearings, and seminars as required.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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