IF&W Senior Resource Biologist (Wildlife)

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DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

IF&W SENIOR RESOURCE BIOLOGIST

(WILDLIFE)

Opening Date: April 24 2026

Closing Date: End of day May 07 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number:

Position Type: Full Time

Class Code: 9387

Grade: 28 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $60091.20 - $84177.60 Per Year

Interested candidates need to submit an online Direct Hire Application along with a Cover Letter (which should also contain the Answers to the Supplemental Questions) and a detailed Resume.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position (IF&W Sr. Resource Biologist - Wildlife) is located within the Wildlife Divisions Wildlife Diversity Section in Augusta Maine. This position will serve as the Departments species specialist on coastal and marine birds and will also address the Departments involvement with proposed development in the Gulf of Maine. The position will focus on the conservation and management of birds and bats that utilize offshore habitats by investigating spatial and temporal patterns of use and assessing exposure and risk to inform environmentally responsible offshore wind energy development. Tasks include field studies and assessments for offshore birds and bats research stakeholder engagement and coordination administering contracts serving on Science and Technical Committees advising the Environmental Review team on offshore energy issues supporting related policy discussions providing technical assistance to Department staff other state and federal agencies non-governmental organizations and academia writing technical reports and grant proposals providing public outreach presentations and representing the Department at state regional and national meetings. This job will require a deviation from the standard work week during certain wildlife survey periods.

For questions related to the position please contact Danielle DAuria by phone: or by e-mail:

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 with a) scientific and field knowledge of Maines marine birds b) a strong record of professional written communication skills and c) a graduate degree in Conservation Biology Wildlife Ecology or related discipline.

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: The questions below MUST be answered and submitted as part of your Cover Letter. Please keep responses to each question below to a 500-word maximum.

1. Summarize your training and experience in bat and marine bird field studies and assessments.

2. Summarize your experience in writing: a) technical reports b) peer-reviewed manuscripts c) grant proposals and d) species management plans.

3. Describe your experience in the field of wildlife science as it relates to the following:

a) Environmental Assessments of proposed project impacts on wildlife and habitat under state or federal regulatory permitting processes.

b) Coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders that highlights your organizational communication problem solving and consensus building skills.

Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 leaveannually. 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 ($11857.68-$13950.24 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes14.11%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.
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• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis 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.
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