Principal Wildlife Research Biologist at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Principal Wildlife Research Biologist Posting Begin Date: 2024/01/10 Posting End Date: 2024/01/31 Category: Natural Resources Sub Category: Wildlife Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 30.38 Maximum Salary: 37.98 Pay Rate Type: Hourly 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 Principal Wildlife Research Biologist to plan, supervise, and conduct research for wildlife projects. This position will be part of the Wildlife Research team and will supervise the Data Analytics program to guide and facilitate methodological development and applied wildlife research projects on a wide variety of wildlife species (e.g., elk, deer, wolves, etc.) and a broad array of topics relevant to wildlife conservation and management (e.g., silviculture and wildlife, wind energy and wildlife, etc.). The position will be stationed at the headquarters office in Boise. 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 Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems ( ; family plans are available as well 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 schedules General Information: As the primary duty, the incumbent will work with wildlife research and management staff to design and implement research projects and supervise and conduct analyses to answer management-relevant questions in ecology. Principal Wildlife Research Biologists may be required to ride in fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft. With or without reasonable accommodations, these positions may involve walking and backpacking for several hours, operating trail bikes, and riding horses in rugged terrain; handling unsedated wild animals; working in extreme weather conditions; and lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds. Extensive travel will be required. Responsibilities: Supervises classified and temporary personnel within the Data Analytics program within Wildlife Research. Trains staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance. Works closely with wildlife managers to identify research needs and develop research questions. Plans, organizes, and directs wildlife research projects. Coordinates research activities with other governmental agencies and collaborating entities. Reviews and prepares project budgets. Facilitates the development and processing of remotely sensed spatial layers to be used in downstream analyses. Oversees and conducts statistical analyses on existing datasets and for wildlife research projects. Writes, reviews, and edits research findings in technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Serves as a member of graduate committees for university students. Communicates project progress and makes recommendations to management staff based on research findings. Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.) Considerable knowledge wildlife management practices to include wildlife ecology, habitat requirements, physiology, and population dynamics of wildlife; plant ecology; wildlife and plant sampling techniques; and parasites and diseases of wildlife (Typically gained by successful completion of a master's degree in wildlife biology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least two subsequent years of work experience in the wildlife field). Good knowledge of procedures and equipment used in wildlife research (Typically gained through successful completion of graduate level coursework on wildlife methods and completion of a master's degree project in wildlife biology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university that used research-related data collection methods and tools). Experience supervising technicians or biologists in wildlife research projects (Typically gained by supervising technicians or biologists through the completion of at least two or more wildlife research projects). Experience conducting life history and habitat studies of wildlife, developing work plans, immobilizing and capturing wildlife, developing and interpreting statistical data used in wildlife research, and writing reports and research summaries concerning wildlife research (Typically gained by working as a biologist or equivalent for at least two years following the completion of a graduate degree) . Valid driver's license 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: If you have questions, please contact us at: EMAIL: [email protected] 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[email protected]. 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