IF&W Resource Biologist (ET Data Manager) - 200024777 - Bangor or Augusta

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking an Endangered/Threatened (ET) Species Data Manager for the Data Administration Group in the Habitat Conservation Section. The position manages data for Endangered and/or Threatened wildlife species under Maine’s Natural Resources Protection Act and other E/T and Special Concern wildlife species tracked by the Department.

The role primarily involves developing and maintaining GIS databases, helping field biologists enter new species observations, and mapping suitable habitat and/or regulatory areas around observation locations. It also provides GIS support to Department staff. There are little to no field work expectations. Hybrid remote/in-person work is possible with management approval.

The position is full-time and year-round, located in Bangor or Augusta, Maine. Salary is $58,801.60–$82,555.20 per year.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or a related field, and two years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants should describe their experience or familiarity with ESRI’s ArcPro GIS software and ArcGIS Online development environment, digitizing in ArcPro, Natural Heritage (NatureServe) methodology, analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work, communicate, and coordinate as part of a professional team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Maine’s wildlife species and habitats.
• Understanding of state natural resource laws.
• Experience creating and managing data in ESRI’s ArcPro GIS software.
• Experience building Survey123/FieldMap forms, data dashboards, and StoryMaps on ESRI’s ArcGIS Online platform.
• Understanding of NatureServe’s element occurrence mapping methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GIS databases for Endangered and/or Threatened wildlife species and other E/T and Special Concern wildlife species tracked by the Department.
• Assist field biologists with entering new species observations.
• Map suitable habitat and/or regulatory areas around observation locations.
• Provide GIS support to Department staff.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
• A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation, subject to program requirements.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• The State contributes at least 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
• Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.

What This Job Offers

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