The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the Lead Area Wildlife Biologist, will:
- Assists with the planning, development and implementation of natural community restoration and maintenance and wildlife management programs on the area.
- Prepares various plans and documents that guide multiple-use management.
- Plans and assists with the application of land management treatments including prescribed burning, timber thinning, mowing, roller chopping, groundcover restoration, chemical control of invasive plants, and maintenance of wildlife openings.
- Surveys and monitors game, locally important and imperiled wildlife species using scientifically accepted protocols.
- Conducts vegetation surveys including those of imperiled native flora and monitors vegetation response to habitat manipulations.
- Plans, develops and oversees construction and maintenance of public use infrastructure including roads, parking areas, kiosks, picnic facilities, trails, boat ramps, water control structures, fences, gates, and equipment maintenance/storage compound as needed.
- Assists with management of public recreational use programs.
- Manages public hunts and collection of biological data.
- Assists with wildlife disease surveillance.
- Analyzes and reports data to direct future management decisions.
- Assists and collaborates with staff on other conservation areas and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management including nuisance bear abatement.
- Participates in team meetings, seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management or other training opportunities.
- Provides presentations to conservation organizations, schools, and civic groups.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and experience in conducting wildlife surveys including game and nongame species, analyzing data, and summarizing results
- Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire
- Knowledge and experience with chemical or mechanical control of invasive nonnative vegetation
- Knowledge of ArcGIS and GPS and its application.
- Ability to operate and maintain 4WD vehicles, tractors, farm implements, ATVs, and outboard motors
- Ability to work independently and in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to work efficiently in a team of diverse people with differing backgrounds
- Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments, multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers
- Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data
- Skill in use of Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.)
