OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist II

Description of Duties:  An exciting opportunity exists for a Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist II to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section to assist with the management of Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other WMAs as needed.  We are seeking a highly motivated applicant that is willing to assist a productive team with the challenge of managing wildlife habitat and public recreational opportunities on 90,000+ acres of conservation land in Taylor and Dixie Counties.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting lead area biologists in developing and implementing management programs for the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area.
• Assists with planning and implementing effective habitat management practices, such as prescribed burning, upland and wetland restoration, mechanical and chemical vegetation treatments, oversight of timber operations, water level manipulations, and other projects.
• Assists with planning, developing, and coordinating projects to facilitate public use, such as road construction and maintenance, culvert installation and repair, and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates.
• Assists with developing bid specifications, overseeing contracts, and monitoring vendor compliance.
• Assists with the completion of annual work plans, budget proposals, accomplishment reports and other administrative tasks.
• Assists with public hunting and other recreational activities, including coordination and operation of check stations.
• Conducts population surveys using scientifically accepted techniques, including data analysis and report writing.
• Accurately and routinely submits reports of activity and accomplishments using online databases and ArcGIS.
• Surveys habitat types and monitors changes that take place in vegetative communities.
• Provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations and other agencies regarding wildlife biology and wildlife habitat management.
• Proposes regulations based on sound biological and sociological principles.
• Participates in seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management.
• Completes other duties or assists on other areas as assigned.

Preference will be given to those with prescribed burning experience.