Wildlife Biologist

Job description

Summary About the Position: The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate and conduct wildlife management activities in the Willamette Valley Project consistent with program objectives established by the Master plans for Resource Use and the Natural Resource Manager. The incumbent also assists in providing professional support to project staffs in developing and implementing the wildlife management sections of the Project Operational Management plans. Responsibilities Plan, coordinate and conduct wildlife management activities consistent with program objectives. Assist in providing professional support to project staff in developing and implementing the wildlife management sections of the Project Operational Management Plans (OPMs). Review Annual Work Plans submitted by projects to ensure consistency with the Project Operational Management Plans (OPMs). Provide technical assistance to the projects in planning and conducting various wildlife management programs. Prepare periodic and special reports to include quarterly management and expenditure, nesting box utilization, and the status of wildlife populations and habitats, including federally listed Endangered Species and Species of Concern. Collect and analyzes field data. Maintain computerized files for wildlife management program. Plan and coordinate special training sessions for project wildlife coordinators, as required. Routinely oversees student interns and other employees in conducting various wildlife management activities. Plan and conduct inventories and surveys to collect basic biological information. Coordinate wildlife management activities and programs with representatives of other federal and state agencies having licenses or leases on Corps lands and waters in Willamette Valley Projects. Develop educational programs for the general public in the form of brochures, slide presentations and interpretive displays. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Wildlife Biologist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological science that included at least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); AND at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Planning and conducting wildlife resource studies; 2)...