Fisheries Staff Biologist

Description

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Opportunity

Please Note: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fisheries Staff Biologist in the Anadromous Fish Screen and Habitat Program. The selected candidate will be stationed in Salmon, Idaho. This biologist will serve as part of an interdisciplinary team that works to improve or restore fish habitat and passage for native fishes including Chinook Salmon and steelhead as well as Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, and other species. Program efforts strive to improve survival, growth, and status of these important native species through improvement of riparian and aquatic habitat conditions. This position’s primary responsibility will be to administer and lead the habitat restoration portion of this program by supervising staff, identifying and prioritizing restoration projects, overseeing monitoring efforts, participating on collaborative teams, working with private landowners, and planning and coordinating efforts with engineers, contractors, and other staff.

Why IDFG? We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO is $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental; family plans are also available
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible schedule

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising 2-3 full-time employees and several temporary employees directly or indirectly.
• Applying for grants, administering grants, and managing budgets.
• Collaborating with internal and external scientists to gauge the effectiveness of conservation actions.
• Communicating, engaging, and working collaboratively with private landowners, irrigation districts, road management agencies, and livestock interests to facilitate conservations actions and outcomes.
• Engaging with engineers, permitting entities, and contractors to oversee and facilitate the design, permitting, and implementation of habitat restoration and passage projects.
• Compiling data, write, edit, and finalize project completion reports for submission to funding entities.
• Interpreting life history, habitat, and research data for various fish species.
• Using databases to enter, manage, and query datasets.
• Using statistical and mapping programs to organize, interpret, and display information.
• Writing scientific manuscripts.
• Communicating information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Acting as a department representative on technical working groups
• Coordinating with other Salmon Regional Staff to complete a wide variety of fisheries surveys or management actions.
• Contributing to other general department activities associated with fisheries and wildlife management in the Salmon Region and statewide.

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)

• Experience demonstrating good knowledge of fish, wildlife, conservation biology, plant ecology and/or habitat management practices. (Typically gained by possession of a master’s degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Natural Resource Management and two years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management OR a bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Natural Resource Management and four years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management).
• Experience evaluating the impact of land use practices and natural processes on habitats, developing, and interpreting statistical data and formulas used in biological research (Typically gained by at least two years of professional work experience providing input into these areas.)
• Experience evaluating and interpreting environmental documents, state, and federal regulations, and providing a written and oral analysis of findings. (Typically gained by at least two years of professional work experience providing input on methodology, gathering, and analyzing fisheries data, and providing written and oral analysis of findings. Field research in a fisheries management-related master's degree thesis program is typical at this level).

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of at least two years of experience as Regional Fisheries Biologist, Fisheries Research Biologist, Senior Fisheries Research Biologist, or equivalent. They will also have experience working in multi-agency collaborative groups, technical teams, etc. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have this experience. Please be sure to include within your application materials any training and/or experience you may have.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

Thank you for applying with us!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 25
Boise, Idaho 83707

WEBSITE:

https://idfg.idaho.gov/

If you have questions,
please contact us at:

EMAIL:

idfgjob@idfg.idaho.gov

PHONE:

(208) 334-3773

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.