Resource Biologist - Wildlife

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Job ID: 19567
Agency: Department of Game, Fish and Parks; Division of Wildlife
Location: Rapid City
Salary: $20.69 - $22.73 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 07/15/2022

For more information about the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, please visithttp://gfp.sd.gov/.

This position is responsible for the surveying, monitoring, and capturing of big and small game including, but not limited to, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, sage grouse, mourning dove, and waterfowl. The incumbent will be required to conduct aerial, low-level surveys in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

Day-to-day duties will require the incumbent to work early mornings and late evenings in sometimes inclement weather and remote areas of the state. Other responsibilities of the position may include telemetry, chemical immobilization and handling of big game, and public interaction through public meetings and presentations.

Job responsibilities require a flexible work schedule that may require work during weekends and holidays and occasionally require travel away from the duty station.

Applicants must possess, or be able to obtain, a South Dakota Commercial Applicators license for control of rodents (will need a general applicators license and a category 12 license).

Questionnaire: Applicants will be required to answer a series of job-related questions when submitting an application for this job.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree and experience in wildlife/natural resources management is preferred. Certification in wildlife chemical capture and handling and experience in fixed and rotary wing aircraft are also preferred.

Knowledge of:

• life history and habitat requirements of wildlife species in South Dakota;
• techniques for capturing, marking, and monitoring various wildlife species;
• techniques used to survey wildlife populations;
• techniques used to sample habitats used by wildlife species;
• techniques, equipment, and software used to construct Geographic Information Systems.

Ability to:

• collect, compile, and report scientific data;
• prepare and present informational talks to peers and the general public;
• accomplish work tasks both independently and as a member of a work team;
• independently arrange work schedules to accomplish tasks in variety of areas of responsibility;
• communicate effectively;
• work well and interact with other wildlife professionals and the public.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a resume or curriculum vitae to your application.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=IGK
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"