Federal Lands Natural Resource Scientist, Natural Resource Scientist 2 (NRSci2)

Responsibilities:

• Performs fish and wildlife field surveys and report writing in support of projects to meet ESA and NEPA standards.
• Willingness to work independently or as a part of a team conducting field reconnaissance in remote locations often with no cell phone service. Demonstrates the capacity to solve problems.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate the impact of agency or non-agency activities on federal lands. This may include supporting/performing interdisciplinary scientific field surveys.
• Ability to work safely in challenging rough terrain adverse weather and in swift-moving water. Responsible for maintaining field equipment and may be required to carry up to 40lbs.
• Support planning and executing administrative studies and surveys. Activities include the preparation of maps surveys ESA historic and sensitive data and reports. Prevent or mitigate impacts associated with land management.
• Records field conditions taking detailed notes and filling out data forms in designated project unit boundaries in support of NEPA decisions for forest restoration and wildfire resilience activities.
• Records and organizes data on Threatened Endangered and Sensitive Species in accordance with federal and state agency standards.
• Works alongside a variety of resource specialists including fish and wildlife biologists geologists archaeologists and forestry interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicates orally and in writing to provide formal and informal briefings to technical experts. Helps communicate technical reports to the public in lay terms.
• Engage at the interagency level with partners to discuss project-related requests address barriers and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate closely with partner planning managers and specialists in activities conducted by the Federal Lands Environmental Planning Program. Regularly engage in field virtual or in-person meetings to ensure projects meet or exceed expectations and requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service when engaging with internal and external partners. Demonstrate mutual respect between agencies through professional and punctual response times.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in natural sciences;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in collecting and analyzing natural resource scientific data.
• Experience with GIS and Microsoft Office Suites field recording software/ applications (Field maps Avenza Maps etc.).
• Experience in data entry and management.
• History of positive responsive cooperative collaborative interaction with the public and other professionals (both inter-organizational and interdisciplinary).
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity equity inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Work is performed in an office setting or other meeting locations and field environments. Field work will require walking over steep and rugged terrain and in inclement weather.
• Position requires travel for meetings fieldwork and visits estimated at up to 70% of the time. This requires travel to regions national forests and other locations statewide. Interstate travel may be required at times.
• A current valid drivers license and two years of driving experience. Additionally DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended revoked or restricted (for example Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Bachelors degree (or greater) in Wildlife Fisheries Natural Resources Biology Ecology or related field;
  AND three years of professional work experience including fieldwork dedicated to environmental planning and analysis biological sciences land use and urban or environmental planning.
• Knowledge of current field research methods and scientific report writing with an emphasis in a forested environment preferably in the northwestern United States aids in conducting resource management on federal state and/or private lands.
• Competency using GIS systems and the ability to read create and display spatial information in ArcPro.
• Knowledge of federal policies and procedures implemented under the USFS and other federal agencies including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 U.S. Farm Bill) and other federal policies associated with the implementation and planning of federal projects.
• Ability to:
  • Accept responsibility for assigned tasks and activities
  • Develop long-range work plans think conceptually observe and interpret trends analyze data identify key relationships and draw logical conclusions
  • Maintain effective working relationships with government officials
  • Provide a consistent message and a positive attitude about the programs development and program projects
  • Interpret federal policy and procedures
  • Frequently communicate with federal employees through their agencies policies and procedures
  • Address large groups and write effectively
  • Work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks

Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents please contact .

• Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required desired and special requirements.
• Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:Referencesare optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number year of birth etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

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• Work/life balance
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• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.