Wildlife Biologist Ii/Iii/Iv - Oahu

State of Hawai'i • Island of Oahu, HI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife manages state Forest Reserves, Natural Area Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Game Management Areas, and Public Hunting Areas. Program areas include forestry, wildlife, trails and access, and natural area reserves. This position supports the Oahu Wildlife Resources and Management Section’s Hunting Management Program. The program provides public hunting opportunities by establishing and maintaining Public Hunting and Game Management Areas. Additionally, this position explores and implements other initiatives to expand public hunting opportunities, enhance gamebird populations, and provide technical assistance to hunting interest groups and clubs. This position participates in wildland fire suppression operations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management or in a related biological science with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in the following areas: At least eighteen (18) semester credit hours of coursework applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, animal husbandry, zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology (animal), genetics, animal taxonomy, parasitology, entomology, herpetology, biometry; or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and At least six (6) semester credit hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
• None (0) for the II level, one (1) year for the III level, and for the IV level, two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in wildlife conservation, development and management, and/or wildlife research.
• A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects of various weights unassisted and/or assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Applicants must meet all federal and State regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition.
• The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).

Responsibilities

• As an advanced trainee, assists in the conduct of wildlife research, development and management work; receives training in the more advanced skills, techniques and procedures to supplement academic training; and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Independently performs a limited range of professional wildlife research, development or management assignments; plans census and surveys of game species; collects, compiles and analyzes hunter use and kill data; independently conducts smaller wildlife research, development and management projects; may direct the work of lower-level professional and non-professional wildlife workers; and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Independently performs the full range of wildlife research development and management activities; directs the work of lower- level professional and non-professional wildlife workers; and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in wildland fire suppression operations.

Benefits

• The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

What This Job Offers

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