The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking to fill an opening for a Regional Wildlife Biologist at our Southeast Regional Office in Pocatello.

Our Regional Wildlife Biologists are the stewards of Idaho's wildlife, who along with their passion for the outdoors, use their education and experience to help further our commitment to ensuring the future of Idaho's wildlife. We are responsible for preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's wildlife resources.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
• 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 work schedule

General Information:

• This announcement will be used to fill the current opening for Regional Wildlife Biologist in Pocatello. If you have applied for any other posted or previously posted announcements for Regional Wildlife Biologist and you would like to be considered for this current Regional Wildlife Biologist opening in Pocatello, you will need to apply to this announcement. Applications received under any other announcement for Regional Wildlife Biologist will not be considered.
• Regional Wildlife Biologists may be required to ride in fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft. 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 with or without reasonable accommodations.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  Implements regional (local) and statewide management priorities for game and nongame species
  • Emphasis on implementation of species management plans for Mule Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Moose, Upland Game, Furbearer, Waterfowl, and Idaho’s State Wildlife Action Plan that addresses Species of Greatest Conservation Need
• Coordinates, designs, and conducts wildlife population and habitat surveys
• Communicates data on wildlife populations and habitats to both internal and external partners and organizations for technical service requests, hunting and harvest management, and for educational outreach
• Prepares recommendations for hunting & trapping seasons and regulations.

• Reviews environmental assessment reports and impact statements affecting area wildlife populations and habitats.
• Monitors wildlife movements and activities.
• Analyzes wildlife population and habitat data and writes reports.
• Supervises and trains employees in collecting wildlife population and habitat data.
• Participates in conducting public meetings and hearings on wildlife regulations.
• Designs and implements wildlife population and habitat data collection programs.
• Evaluates and reports on land and water rights acquisitions.
• Develops relationships with private landowners, writes plans, and designs and implements projects on private lands.
• Responds to complaints concerning wildlife depredations.
• Conducts public outreach activities.

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)
Please note: To minimally qualify for this position, a candidate must have completed a master degree in wildlife management or closely related field OR completion of a bachelor's degree in wildlife management or a closely related field that includes courses in zoology, wildlife management techniques, wildlife habitat relationships, population dynamics and wildlife behavior AND professional field work equivalent to that received in a master degree program in wildlife management (typically two years).

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  Incumbents must be willing to participate in and to instruct hunting activities.
• Some knowledge of forest management, range management, or agricultural wildlife habitat.
• Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing management plans or development plans, hunting regulations or species management plans.
• Good knowledge of the ecology, habitat requirements, taxonomy, and population dynamics of wildlife.
• Experience conducting wildlife field research to include the design, collection, and analysis of wildlife data, writing a report of findings, and giving an oral presentation of project results.
• A valid driver's license.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.