Biologist I – Wildlife Resource Section

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology or wildlife management, or closely related natural resource science degree and two years of professional work experience with a wildlife or natural resource management agency. A Master’s degree in a closely related field can substitute for one year of work experience.

The position requires a working knowledge and experience in the following areas: wildlife management concepts, wildlife habitat and land management practices, habitat requirements for Northern Great Plains wildlife, federal and state agricultural conservation programs and production agriculture.

The individual must possess well-developed communication skills, both oral and written, be highly responsible, be well organized and have attention to detail.

Must have the ability to work with private landowners, farmers/ranchers, other wildlife management professionals, wildlife groups and the general public.

Must be self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment.

Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel).

The individual must have the ability to operate farm type equipment, grass drills, trucks/trailers, ATVs/UTVs and other equipment. The individual must have a valid driver’s license, be able to lift at least 50 pounds, and be willing to travel.

In addition, the applicant must be capable of obtaining S-130/S-190 basic wildland firefighter certification, a Class A commercial driver’s license, and a commercial pesticide applicators license within the first 6 months of employment.

Requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to individuals with:

• Knowledge and experience in wildlife depredation programs
• Knowledge and experience in the control of noxious and invasive weeds and experience in use of sprayers
• Experience using fire pumpers and towing trailers with heavy equipment
• Experience in the operation and basic maintenance of UTV/ATVs
• Experience in geographic information systems
• Experience in wildlife surveys and/or experience in aerial surveys using low flying aircraft
• Active participation in hunting and fishing

Application Procedures:

1. Applicants must complete the online application. Applicants will be scored by their responses to the questionnaire questions – please do not say “See Resume” to any questions.
2. Applicants must also upload a cover letter describing how the applicant’s ability and experience relates to the Summary of Work.
3. Applicants must upload a current resume that includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted.
4. Applicants must attach a document listing at least 3 professional references.

Applicants should save their applications frequently to avoid any loss of information. The online application system will time you out after 40 minutes and you will lose any information that is not saved.

Applicants must submit all documents above. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

If the Department’s human resource officer cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications or verify your answers to the questionnaire questions you will not be given credit.

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the posted closing date.

Current State employees with access to PeopleSoft can access the job posting through the PeopleSoft Portal.

External applicants can access the job posting by going to the ND State Job Openings.

For mor information about the position or for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, Melissa Long, Administrative Officer at 701/328-6318.

For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, contact recruiter@nd.gov.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or with an employee's ability to perform essential duties of the job.

It is the applicant's responsibility to make known any needs for accommodation.

ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888

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