Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV

State of Vermont • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting a Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV to serve as a district habitat biologist and small game project leader. The position supports wildlife population management, small game hunting season management, and management of Wildlife Management Areas in southeastern Vermont, along with assistance on other projects. The role is part of the Department's Wildlife Division and is stationed at the Springfield district office.

Duties are performed in both office and field settings. Fieldwork may involve traversing rough terrain or bodies of water in all weather conditions. The position may require work outside normal office hours, attendance at public meetings, hearings, and seminars where adversarial opinions or hostility may be encountered, and use of 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 traverse rough terrain or bodies of water in all weather conditions for field visits.
• May be required to work outside normal office hours and attend public meetings, hearings, and seminars.
• Private transportation may be required for necessary travel.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as district habitat biologist and small game project leader.
• Support implementation of wildlife population management.
• Manage small game hunting seasons.
• Manage Wildlife Management Areas in southeastern Vermont.
• Assist with other projects.

Benefits

• State pays 80% of the medical premium.
• 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