- Agency
- Idaho Department of Fish and Game
- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Job Category
- Full time Positions
- Salary
- $30.38 - $37.98 per hour DOE, Plus Competitive Benefits!
- Last Date to Apply
- 10/06/2023
- Website
- https://idfg.idaho.gov/
- Description
- Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Principal Wildlife Research Biologist to plan, supervise, and conduct research for wildlife projects. This position will be part of the Wildlife Research team and will supervise the Data Analytics program to guide and facilitate methodological development and applied wildlife research projects across a range of species (e.g., elk, deer, wolves, etc.) and topics (e.g., silviculture and wildlife, wind energy and wildlife, etc.). The position will be stationed at the headquarters office in Boise. Why IDFG? We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do. What We Offer: • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO is $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental; family plans are available as well • Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems • Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity) • Eleven paid holidays in a year • Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans • Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans • Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply) • Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges • State and Department Wellness Programs • Ongoing training opportunities • Potential flexible schedule General Information: • As the primary duty, the incumbent will work with wildlife research and management staff to design and implement research projects and supervise and conduct analyses to answer management-relevant questions in ecology. • Principal Wildlife Research Biologists are required to ride in fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft. • With or without reasonable accommodations, these positions involve walking and backpacking for several hours, operating trail bikes, and riding horses in rugged terrain; handling unsedated wild animals; working in extreme weather conditions; and lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds. Extensive travel will be required. Responsibilities: • Supervises classified and temporary personnel within the Data Analytics program within Wildlife Research. • Trains staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance. • Works closely with wildlife managers to identify research needs and develop research questions. • Plans, organizes, and directs wildlife research projects. • Coordinates research activities with other governmental agencies and collaborating entities. • Reviews and prepares project budgets. • Facilitates the development and processing of remotely sensed spatial layers to be used in downstream analyses. • Oversees and conducts statistical analyses on existing datasets and for wildlife research projects. • Writes, reviews, and edits research findings in technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts. • Serves as a member of graduate committees for university students. • Communicates project progress and makes recommendations to management staff based on research findings
- Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.) • Considerable knowledge of: wildlife management practices to include wildlife ecology, habitat requirements, physiology, and population dynamics of wildlife; plant ecology; wildlife and plant sampling techniques; parasites and diseases of wildlife.(Typically gained by successful completion of a master's degree in wildlife biology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least two subsequent years of work experience in the wildlife field.) • Good knowledge of procedures and equipment used in wildlife research. (Typically gained through successful completion of graduate level coursework on wildlife methods, and completion of a master's degree project in wildlife biology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university that used research-related data collection method and tools.) • Experience: supervising others in wildlife research projects; conducting life history and habitat studies of wildlife; developing work plans; immobilizing and capturing wildlife; developing and interpreting statistical data used in wildlife research; writing reports and research summaries concerning wildlife research. (typically gained through working as a full-time wildlife biologist for two years following the completion of a graduate degree: supervising others in wildlife research projects; conducting life history and habitat studies of wildlife; developing work plans; immobilizing and capturing wildlife; developing and interpreting statistical data used in wildlife research; writing reports and research summaries concerning wildlife research.) • Valid driver's license. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in wildlife biology or related natural resources field from an accredited college or university, experience working with or within a wildlife management agency, supervisory and project management experience, and strong communications skills in a variety of forums (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, oral presentations in scientific and as public outreach). They also will have knowledge of a broad range of statistical analyses and coding languages or applications (e.g., Python, Jags, program R) used to manipulate data and conduct statistical analyses and experience managing large wildlife datasets and/or remotely sensed, landscape-scale layers. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have this training and/or experience. Please be sure to include within your application any training and/or experience you may have. How to Apply: Please apply online at the URL listed below. URL: https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/13359707-principal-wildlife-research-biologist Additional Comments: • EEO/Veterans Preference. Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!
- Contact Person
- Rachel Byington
- Contact Phone
- (208) 334-3773
- Contact eMail
- idfgjob@idfg.idaho.gov
