IF&W Senior Resource Biologist (Upland and Migratory Game Birds Biologist)

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife•Augusta, ME

9d•$60,091 - $84,178

About The Position

This position is housed within the Wildlife Division’s Game Research and Management Section and reports to the Game Section Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and administering the Department’s upland and migratory game bird research and management program, which has statewide scope and complexity. This position develops, updates, and implements species management plans and management systems, and leads statewide research and monitoring efforts to inform planning and management decisions. Responsibilities include developing and managing databases; analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing annual statewide harvest and long-term monitoring data; and preparing annual reports, technical bulletins, and scientific publications. The position also develops and updates policies related to game bird management and collaborates with researchers and partners to address priority research and management needs. This includes preparing conservation and management plans, as well as grant and research proposals. As the species lead, the incumbent regularly engages with the media, the public, legislative committees, the Advisory Council, stakeholders, and other internal and external partners to address issues affecting game bird management in Maine. Overnight travel and work during evenings and weekends is required during some seasons.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field
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

background in applied research and management of waterfowl and/or upland game birds
a strong record of professional written communication skills
a post-graduate degree in Wildlife Ecology or related discipline

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, implementing, and administering the Department’s upland and migratory game bird research and management program
Develops, updates, and implements species management plans and management systems
Leads statewide research and monitoring efforts to inform planning and management decisions
Developing and managing databases
Analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing annual statewide harvest and long-term monitoring data
Preparing annual reports, technical bulletins, and scientific publications
Develops and updates policies related to game bird management
Collaborates with researchers and partners to address priority research and management needs
Preparing conservation and management plans, as well as grant and research proposals
Engages with the media, the public, legislative committees, the Advisory Council, stakeholders, and other internal and external partners to address issues affecting game bird management in Maine

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
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 – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.