Biologist II – Conservation 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 four years of professional work experience with a wildlife or natural resource management agency or organization. A Master of Science degree may be substituted for two years of actual work experience.

Individuals should have knowledge of the biological and physical sciences that address critical issues in species and habitat management.

Applicants must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written with wildlife management professionals, the media and the public.

Applicants need to possess strong organizational and project coordination skills and work independently on multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines.

Applicant must be able to work collaboratively with others on cooperative projects and to resolve problems.

The individual must be highly responsible, well-organized and must have attention to detail. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the general public, private landowners and other natural resource agency professionals and organizations. The individual must have the ability to work with other wildlife management professionals and must be self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment. Must have or be able to obtain a Class D North Dakota driver’s license.

Requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

This is a salaried position and may require the individual to work long or extra hours, exceeding 40 hours per week, to complete tasks during specific periods throughout the year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given for:

• Experience in observation, inventorying and recording of scientific data and analysis of nongame species with emphasis on mammals, and/or reptiles and amphibians.
• Experience with coordination of programs related to threatened and endangered species.
• Working knowledge of State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAP).
• Grant writing, development and management.
• Database management and experience using GIS Software.
• Excellent skills in verbal communication and technical writing.
• Experience in communicating, coordinating, and negotiating with other state and federal agencies, nongovernmental conservation organizations, industrial developers, and other landscape stakeholders.
• Actively participating in hunting, fishing and other related outdoor recreational activities.

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 11:59pm 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 Jobs Openings.

For information about the position please contact Bruce Kreft, Conservation and Communications Chief at 701-328-6224, for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Melissa Long, Administrative Officer, 701/328-6318

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

The North Dakota Game & 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

As employers, the State of North Dakota and political subdivisions prohibit smoking in all places of state and political subdivision employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

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The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.