Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Resume
Cover Letter
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on November 16 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of 2.5% an hour effective July 1 2026.
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement paid vacation sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Specific Job Information:
The Wildlife Conservation Geneticist will develop coordinate and implement the wildlife genetics program. The wildlife genetics program at FWP will provide critical support to various activities and programs within the Wildlife Division for species conservation.The position will focus in particular on monitoring activities development and implementation of policy decision support for ongoing and future management activities inter-agency collaboration and co-management and development of educational programs and opportunities for FWP staff.The position is housed in the FWP Research Unit which provides applied science and decision support to the agency.The FWP genetics program relies on a collaborative relationship with the University of Montana Fish and Wildlife Genomics Lab.The position will be based at the University of Montana with statewide responsibilities. Success in this position involves a combination of interpersonal supervisory analysis presentation and writing skills.The ability to effectively communicate genetic results or the implications of genetic theory to non-geneticists is essential.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Must be experienced with genetic data analysis as well as associated laboratory methods techniques and technologies.
Must be able to interpret and clearly explain genetic analysis results. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to explain very complex subjects in a manner a lay person can understand and be willing to attend public meetings to explain genetic implications of wildlife and fishconservation issues.
Must be proficient with computers including word processing and database software.
Must have exceptional organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize work across multiple complex projects.
Demonstrable experience collecting analyzing interpreting and reporting results for genetic samples and preferably relating results to fish/wildlife conservation/management issues.
Experience with non-invasive genetic sampling (and analysis) bioinformatics and population estimation using genetic based approaches is strongly desired.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Postgraduate (masters or PhD) Degree in Genetics Conservation Genetics Conservation Biology Wildlife Biology or a related field and at least 1 year of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing th...
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Resume
Cover Letter
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on November 16 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of 2.5% an hour effective July 1 2026.
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement paid vacation sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Specific Job Information:
The Wildlife Conservation Geneticist will develop coordinate and implement the wildlife genetics program. The wildlife genetics program at FWP will provide critical support to various activities and programs within the Wildlife Division for species conservation.The position will focus in particular on monitoring activities development and implementation of policy decision support for ongoing and future management activities inter-agency collaboration and co-management and development of educational programs and opportunities for FWP staff.The position is housed in the FWP Research Unit which provides applied science and decision support to the agency.The FWP genetics program relies on a collaborative relationship with the University of Montana Fish and Wildlife Genomics Lab.The position will be based at the University of Montana with statewide responsibilities. Success in this position involves a combination of interpersonal supervisory analysis presentation and writing skills.The ability to effectively communicate genetic results or the implications of genetic theory to non-geneticists is essential.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Must be experienced with genetic data analysis as well as associated laboratory methods techniques and technologies.
Must be able to interpret and clearly explain genetic analysis results. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to explain very complex subjects in a manner a lay person can understand and be willing to attend public meetings to explain genetic implications of wildlife and fishconservation issues.
Must be proficient with computers including word processing and database software.
Must have exceptional organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize work across multiple complex projects.
Demonstrable experience collecting analyzing interpreting and reporting results for genetic samples and preferably relating results to fish/wildlife conservation/management issues.
Experience with non-invasive genetic sampling (and analysis) bioinformatics and population estimation using genetic based approaches is strongly desired.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Postgraduate (masters or PhD) Degree in Genetics Conservation Genetics Conservation Biology Wildlife Biology or a related field and at least 1 year of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
