Small Game Mammals Biologist (Wildlife Biologist 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a Small Game Mammals Biologist (Wildlife Biologist 2) to administer the overall operations of our Small Game Mammals Section. This advanced professional role serves as principal investigator for small game mammal studies and as the agency’s technical advisor on small game mammals in Pennsylvania. This position coordinates and manages the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s small game mammals program. The team will rely on you to be responsible for small game mammals research, management, monitoring, and outreach statewide.

Requirements

One year of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of professional experience conducting wildlife management research and a bachelor’s degree that includes thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field, and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or Six years of experience conducting wildlife management research, including two years in a professional capacity, and thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, zoology, or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry
Possess an active motor vehicle license.
Able to perform essential job functions.
Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

Identify research needs and develop strategic goals, objectives, and research proposals for the program.
Review research requests and permit applications submitted by others.
Design, implement, lead, and coordinate wildlife management plans and research projects.
Collaborate with other specialists.
Train outside helpers.
Capture, mark, and monitor small game animals.
Collect, prepare, and deliver samples.
Maintain capture tools and equipment.
Analyze and evaluate wildlife population and management data using statistical techniques, mapping software, and other programs.
Interpret and report results.
Present research findings to various audiences.
Respond to internal and external inquiries.
Write scientific and popular articles for publication.
Prepare and submit time, travel, vehicle, and purchasing reports.
Help develop an annual budget that prioritizes program needs.