Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist
State of UtahJob Description
JOB TITLE: TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you a natural resource professional who likes to be part of a team whose core values are integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and cooperation? If you are goal oriented, have a passion for wildlife, and know how to help others succeed, then a Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is the job for you! As a Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist, you will implement the wildlife program as part of a team of motivated professionals that comply with the mission, goals, and objectives of the DWR. You will manage wildlife within the Wasatch management units by collecting biological data, making hunt recommendations and resolving conflicts between humans and wildlife. You will also create and strengthen local partnerships with members of the public, private landowners, public land users and user groups, conservation organizations, and state and federal government agencies.For more information about the Utah Department of Natural Resources or the Division of Wildlife Resources, please click on the links below:
The Division of Wildlife Resources believes wildlife is valuable to everyone. Working for the DWR as a Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist will provide rewarding work experiences with wildlife and will build lasting relationships with a variety of constituents as you act as trustee and guardian of the State's protected wildlife. You will enjoy a flexible schedule, great benefits, and maintain the high level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and cooperation of the UDWR.
Responsibilities
- Collect and review biological data and get to know the wildlife resources in your District.
- Make innovative hunt recommendations that allow for increased hunter opportunity.
- Write and review Species Management Plans that allow for species sustainability.
- Work with a team of other DWR Employees to implement the priorities of the Wildlife Section.
- Implement the core values of the DWR.
- Assist private landowners, conservation groups, and state and federal government agencies with wildlife challenges and opportunities.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- BS Degree or higher in Wildlife Science or closely related field or directly related work experience equivalent.
- Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of wildlife sciences, wildlife ecology and habitat requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with other DWR employees, private landowners, conservation groups and other government agencies.
- Ability to work independently and with UDWR employees, other government employees, the public and to deal with difficult people on occasion.
- Previous experience with terrestrial wildlife management and a demonstrated knowledge of Utah's wildlife conservation programs.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications:- Ability to develop and write management plans.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Experience with chemical immobilization and other trapping and immobilizing techniques.
- Safe firearm use.
- Ability to safely pull trailers and operate ATVs/UTVs/snowmobiles.
- Current employment with UDWR.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate physical requirement. Field work requires some physical exertion such as walking over rough terrain, snow covered or rocky surfaces, and lifting of heavy items. Field work also requires the ability to hike long distances in isolated and rough country. Working some nights, weekends and holidays as necessary or in emergency situations. Occasional risks that are found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental situations (e.g., depredation, wildlife management projects, check stations). Overnight travel within Utah is sometimes required to attend meetings, conferences, support wildlife management projects, etc.SAFETY SENSITIVE:Tranquilizer drug access, firearms, capture equipment, heavy equipment, dangerous or diseased wildlife, aerial surveys.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:- Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- This position will cover the District Wildlife Biologist responsibilities of the Wasatch District in the Central Region. The employee will preferably live in Salt Lake or Utah County but must live within the Wasatch district, or be willing to relocate as soon as possible.
- Occasional overtime and/or on-call work
- Travel including overnight stays lasting multiple nights at a time
- Work in severe weather conditions
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: The following to be complete after hire (if not already held): - Wildlife immobilization and drug techniques
- Firearms training
- First Aid and CPR
- Have or obtain and maintain a valid Utah driver's license
- Must be able to pass a background investigation appropriate for employees who will work with firearms and materials used to chemically immobilize animals.