IF&W Resource Biologist - 0071

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife•Greenville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is professional services and scientific work at the biologist level involving research and management of the State’s fisheries by protecting, preserving, and enhancing Maine’s natural resources. The Fisheries Biologist position provides a key support role assisting the Resource Supervisor in carrying out all activities of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Division’s Regional (E) Headquarters (located in Greenville).

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) 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.

Nice To Haves

Summarize your education in fisheries management, biology, and ecology, and how it relates to this position.
Summarize your experience in freshwater fisheries management as related to: a. Inventorying, surveying, and monitoring inland fisheries resources. b. Promulgation and evaluation of fishing regulations. c. Habitat restoration, improvement, and protection. d. Providing agency comments on Environmental Reviews for state/federal agencies.
Summarize your experience working with non-technical and technical audiences.
Summarize your experience working with fisheries related data, including acknowledgement of the database and analysis software programs with which you have direct experience.
Discuss your experience and role in creating and/or maintaining relationships with State/Federal/Tribal governments/agencies, outside partners, and public interest groups on fisheries related issues.

Responsibilities

Assisting senior level resource biologists in planning and coordinating fisheries assessment activities and research to support the Department’s goals and objectives.
Performing research development, investigation, analysis, and monitoring of species and their habitats (e.g., physical, biological, and chemical characteristics, etc.) to support species planning and management.
Interacting and conferring with other biologists, professionals, and advocacy groups to preserve and monitor habitats and populations within assigned areas.
Establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with agencies both internal and external to state government to advocate for fish, wildlife, and ecosystem concerns.
Summarizing and assessing data using standard statistical procedures and scientific analysis to develop reports of findings and to provide recommendations to higher level Resource Biologist.
Responding to routine inquiries and requests to provide scientific and technical support for departmental programs and other public stakeholder groups.
Consulting with and providing technical assistance to senior level staff to recommend strategies and approaches to mitigate the impacts of development on fish, wildlife, and habitats.
Writing environmental assessments to meet state and federal compliance and permitting requirements.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
Parental leave – forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account