IF&W Resource Biologist (Fisheries) - 0895 - Strong
IF&W Resource Biologist (Fisheries) - 0895 - Strong
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IF&W RESOURCE BIOLOGIST
Opening Date:
July 01 2025
Closing Date:
August 01 2025
Location:
Strong
Position #:
01868-0895
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time
Class Code:
9386
Grade/Salary:
Grade 26 - $56264.00 - $78998.40 Per Year*
*This is earning potential over the course of nine step increases based on annual performance reviews. New hires start at Step 1.
Have you dreamed of working for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Do you have a passion for managing Maines inland fisheries resources Want to make a difference in Maine Then this opportunity is for you!
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:This position is housed within the Fisheries Section and works out of the Strong headquarters serving Fisheries Management Region D - the Rangeley Lakes Region. This is professional services and scientific work at the biologist level involving management of the States inland fisheries by protecting preserving and enhancing Maines natural resources. This position works in a three-person team and reports to the IF&W Resource Supervisor in carrying out departmental goals and objectives.
Work is performed under limited supervision outside in all weather conditions and periodically during nights and weekends.
The position responsibilities include the following tasks:
- Conducts scientific studies by surveying fish populations performing analysis and assessing impacts that inform decision making.
- Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with agencies internal and external to state government.
- Performs research investigation analysis and monitoring of fish species and their habitats to support planning and management.
- Interacts and confers with other biologists professionals and advocacy groups.
- Leads and coordinates the work of contract and temporary non-state employees and volunteers.
- Assists senior level resource biologists in planning and coordinating fisheries assessment activities.
- Writes environmental assessments to meet state and federal compliance and permitting requirements.
- Interprets explains and promotes programs policies and concerns to the public other agencies private organizations and the media.
- Implementing regional and statewide work programs to protect enhance and restore inland fisheries resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Biology Fisheries or Wildlife Management or related field -AND- 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.
Preference will be given to candidates that successfully demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities including experience communicating orally and in writing to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Strong commitment to work respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team dedicated to responsible management of Maines inland fisheries.
- Experience sampling fish populations through a variety of methods.
- Experience working with members of the public on freshwater fisheries issues.
The Supplemental Questions below MUST be answered and submitted with your application:
1. Summarize your education in fisheries management biology and ecology and how it relates to this position.
2. Summarize your experience in freshwater fisheries management as related to:
a. Inventorying surveying and monitoring inland fisheries resources.
b. Promulgation and evaluation of fishing regulations.
c. Habitat restoration improvement and protection.
d. Providing agency comments on Environmental Reviews for state/federal agencies.
3. Summarize your experience communicating both orally and in writing with lay and technical audiences.
4. Summarize your experience working with fisheries related data including acknowledgement of the database and analysis software programs with which you have direct experience.
5. Discuss your experience and role in creating and/or maintaining relationships with State/Federal/Tribal governments/agencies outside partners and public interest groups on fisheries related issues.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter Answers to the Supplemental Questions and a current Resume.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter Answers to the Supplemental Questions and a detailed Resumebefore the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96-$13172.88 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes13.29% of payto 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. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- 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 childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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