Wildlife Biologist 9 - 12 - Southern Lower Peninsula Ecologist Planner
About the position
Responsibilities
• Support landscape-scale conservation efforts across the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
• Conduct wildlife and habitat assessments, including spatial analyses.
• Develop and evaluate Wildlife and State Game Area Master Plans.
• Provide technical assistance on rare species and natural communities.
• Collaborate with division staff and external partners to implement conservation strategies.
• Support adaptive management and the implementation of the Wildlife Division's strategic plan.
Requirements
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in natural resource science or biological science with at least 8 semester (12 term) credits in wildlife biology and 16 semester (24 term) credits in related fields.
• Wildlife Biologist 9: No specific type or amount of experience required.
• Wildlife Biologist 10: One year of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 9.
• Wildlife Biologist P11: Two years of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 10.
• Wildlife Biologist 12: Three years of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist P11.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in developing species or habitat plans.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience partnering with government and non-governmental agencies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Experience in spatial analysis.
Benefits
• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions.
• Vacation and sick leave ranging from 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after birth or adoption.
• 13 or 14 paid holidays each year.
• Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Student loan forgiveness programs.
• Tuition reduction for eligible employees and family members.
• Reimbursement for education and training up to $2,000 a year.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
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Responsibilities
• Support landscape-scale conservation efforts across the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
• Conduct wildlife and habitat assessments, including spatial analyses.
• Develop and evaluate Wildlife and State Game Area Master Plans.
• Provide technical assistance on rare species and natural communities.
• Collaborate with division staff and external partners to implement conservation strategies.
• Support adaptive management and the implementation of the Wildlife Division's strategic plan.
Requirements
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in natural resource science or biological science with at least 8 semester (12 term) credits in wildlife biology and 16 semester (24 term) credits in related fields.
• Wildlife Biologist 9: No specific type or amount of experience required.
• Wildlife Biologist 10: One year of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 9.
• Wildlife Biologist P11: Two years of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 10.
• Wildlife Biologist 12: Three years of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist P11.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in developing species or habitat plans.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience partnering with government and non-governmental agencies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Experience in spatial analysis.
Benefits
• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions.
• Vacation and sick leave ranging from 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after birth or adoption.
• 13 or 14 paid holidays each year.
• Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Student loan forgiveness programs.
• Tuition reduction for eligible employees and family members.
• Reimbursement for education and training up to $2,000 a year.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
Apply Now
Apply Now