• Insert image from URL Position #: 200024688 Position Type: Full Time Class Code: 9387 Grade/Salary: Grade 28 – $60,091.20 – $84,177.60 Per Year This position can also be seen at: https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/IF-W-Senior-Resource-Biologist–Wildlife-_R25-00874 Do you love Maine’s natural resources, have a working knowledge of our coastal and offshore environment, and strong communication skills? Join the Wildlife Diversity team at Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) to help with monitoring and protecting the State’s wildlife resources! BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position (IF&W Sr. Resource Biologist – Wildlife) is located within the Wildlife Division’s Wildlife Diversity Section in Augusta, Maine. This position will serve as the Department’s species specialist on coastal and marine birds and will also address the Department’s involvement with proposed development in the Gulf of Maine. The position will focus on the conservation and management of birds and bats that utilize offshore habitats by investigating spatial and temporal patterns of use and assessing exposure and risk to inform environmentally responsible offshore wind energy development. Tasks include field studies and assessments for offshore birds and bats, research, stakeholder engagement and coordination, administering contracts, serving on Science and Technical Committees, advising the Environmental Review team on offshore energy issues, supporting related policy discussions, providing technical assistance to Department staff, other state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and academia, writing technical reports and grant proposals, providing public outreach presentations, and representing the Department at state, regional, and national meetings. This job will require a deviation from the standard work week during certain wildlife survey periods. For questions related to the position, please contact Danielle D’Auria by phone: (207) 941-4478, or by e-mail: danielle.dauria@maine.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Preference will be given to candidates with a) scientific and field knowledge of Maine’s marine birds, b) a strong record of professional written communication skills and c) a post-graduate degree in Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology, or related discipline. REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: In addition to the standard application form, you MUST address each of the following items to be scored properly. • Summarize your training and experience in bat and marine bird field studies and assessments. • Summarize your experience in writing: a) technical reports, b) peer-reviewed manuscripts, c) grant proposals, and d) species management plans. • Describe your experience in the field of wildlife science as it relates to the following: a. Synthesizing and analyzing technical data and presenting the information to lay and technical audiences, and as policy recommendations to decision makers. b. Environmental assessments of proposed project impacts on wildlife and habitat under state or federal regulatory permitting processes. c. Coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders that highlights your organizational, communication, problem solving, and consensus building skills HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates need to complete, and submit, an Application, Cover Letter, detailed Resume, and answers to the Supplemental Questions through PRISM or at: https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/IF-W-Senior-Resource-Biologist–Wildlife-_R25-00874 Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained at the NRSC website: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml If you are unable to apply online, please mail application materials to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, NE 04333-0155 No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—”Dirigo” or “I lead”—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: • Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. • Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. • Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. • Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). • Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. • Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. • Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. • Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. • Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. • Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
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