Wildlife Non-Game Group Leader (IF&W Resource Supervisor)

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife•Augusta, GA

25d•$69,098 - $97,698•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a Group Leader (IF&W Resource Supervisor) within the Bureau of Resource Management to coordinate survey, research, and conservation efforts focused on reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and invertebrates, especially those considered at-risk in Maine’s State Wildlife Action Plan (2015). This is a supervisory position responsible for group administration and developing group work priorities. The position is located within the Wildlife Diversity Section and is based in IF&W’s Augusta office. Position duties include: Serve as the Department’s expert on the biology and conservation needs of Maine’s reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and nonmarine invertebrates. Provide technical guidance and support to regional staff, cooperating state partners, and the general public. Develop work program priorities based on national and state wildlife plans, species status assessments, and scientific literature. Represent the Department on state and regional technical working groups and attend scientific meetings. Provide timely review and approval of all staff-generated program reports, environmental reviews, and other work products. Write, review, and evaluate research proposals, administrative reports, budgets, recovery plans, best management practices, scientific reports, and popular articles to advance scientific knowledge and public outreach and education goals. Set work program priorities and performance measures for three team members and provide administrative support to improve group functionality. Provide a supporting or lead role as a species expert for select taxa. Other responsibilities as assigned by Department leadership.

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

advanced graduate degree in wildlife biology or related field
strong scientific and field knowledge of Maine’s nongame species and habitats
supervisory and management experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the Department’s expert on the biology and conservation needs of Maine’s reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and nonmarine invertebrates.
Provide technical guidance and support to regional staff, cooperating state partners, and the general public.
Develop work program priorities based on national and state wildlife plans, species status assessments, and scientific literature.
Represent the Department on state and regional technical working groups and attend scientific meetings.
Provide timely review and approval of all staff-generated program reports, environmental reviews, and other work products.
Write, review, and evaluate research proposals, administrative reports, budgets, recovery plans, best management practices, scientific reports, and popular articles to advance scientific knowledge and public outreach and education goals.
Set work program priorities and performance measures for three team members and provide administrative support to improve group functionality.
Provide a supporting or lead role as a species expert for select taxa.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Department leadership.

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.