Wildlife Biologist 1
Wildlife Biologist 1
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking for not only a job but an enjoyable career The Pennsylvania Game Commission is eager to welcome a Wildlife Biologist 1 to provide field and technical support for the Bureau of Wildlife Management in the Northeast Region. Join us in our mission to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations. If you have the required experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A Wildlife Biologist 1 provides field and technical support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management (BWM) and Region programs. This position will work as part of a fully functional wildlife management team with shared BWM program support among wildlife management supervisor wildlife biologist 1 wildlife technician bioaide and intern positions to achieve the goals and objectives identified in the Agencys strategic plan BWM Species management plans and the Wildlife Action Plan.
In this important role you will perform professional wildlife management work implementing evaluating and communicating wildlife research and management including but not limited to wildlife population monitoring habitat conservation and management wildlife response to management wildlife impact assessment wildlife planning and wildlife health monitoring. Provides wildlife management expertise and technical assistance at the Region level. Ensures projects surveys and plan development follow established guidelines meet expected deadlines and provide maximum benefits to wildlife.Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday Friday with 60minute lunch.
- Quasi work scheduled as per HR guidelines.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of professional experience conducting wildlife management research and a bachelors degree which includes thirtysix college credits in wildlife management wildlife biology animal or plant ecology zoology botany or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or
- Five years of experience conducting wildlife management research including one year in a professional capacity and thirtysix college credits in wildlife management wildlife biology animal or plant ecology zoology botany or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes thirtysix college credits in wildlife management wildlife biology animal or plant ecology zoology botany or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry.
Special Requirement:
- Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
