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Wildlife Management Biologist (25142414)
This position is responsible for the implementation of the Department’s wildlife management program, including the State Wildlife Action Plan in the north Rocky Mountain Front and Golden Triangle area of the FWP Region 4. The biologist designs and conducts field investigations on wildlife populations and habitats, prepares wildlife management recommendations, communicates department programs and policies, informs the public of wildlife and habitat matters, and maintains, enhances and protects wildlife habitat and hunting access on private and public lands.
Physical and Environmental Demands Survey, capture, and handling methods frequently involve stressful and dangerous situations. Surveys require fixed wing and helicopter flights in prairie, mountain valley, foothill, and high mountain habitats at low altitudes and in hazardous flying conditions, sitting in confined spaces with exposure to high noise levels. Capturing and handling big game animals involves the use of controlled substances and potentially lethal immobilization chemicals. Field work is often carried out alone in rugged terrain during unpredictable and inclement weather conditions via foot, ATV, horseback, motorbike, etc. Hours of work are often long and irregular and include evening meetings and occasional weekend work.
Responsibilities The biologist will design and implement projects that enhance and maintain wildlife habitat on private, public, and FWP owned lands, provide technical assistance to public land management agencies, oversee public use management and habitat development on FWP owned WMA’s, conduct field investigations to determine wildlife population characteristics, develop hunting season proposals, quotas, and habitat and access projects, respond to game damage complaints, and collaborate with USFS, BLM, DNRC, Tribal personnel and partners. The biologist will lead conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving, manage multiple projects concurrently, and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
Master’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Range Management, Zoology or Biology, including completion of a field research project presented in a successfully defended thesis.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a wildlife biologist or senior wildlife technician that includes literature review, development of a problem statement and/or hypothesis, development of a detailed study plan or sampling protocol, data collection and effective data management, interpretation and analysis of data, completion of a final report in a peer‑reviewed publication, formulation of recommended changes in management prescriptions, and oral presentation of results.
Benefits Health, dental and life insurance, retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays, participation in a voluntary employee beneficiary association (VEBA). Statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026.
Application Materials Resume
Contact Stacy Janus | sjanus@mt.gov | 406-444-3024
EEO Statement State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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Physical and Environmental Demands Survey, capture, and handling methods frequently involve stressful and dangerous situations. Surveys require fixed wing and helicopter flights in prairie, mountain valley, foothill, and high mountain habitats at low altitudes and in hazardous flying conditions, sitting in confined spaces with exposure to high noise levels. Capturing and handling big game animals involves the use of controlled substances and potentially lethal immobilization chemicals. Field work is often carried out alone in rugged terrain during unpredictable and inclement weather conditions via foot, ATV, horseback, motorbike, etc. Hours of work are often long and irregular and include evening meetings and occasional weekend work.
Responsibilities The biologist will design and implement projects that enhance and maintain wildlife habitat on private, public, and FWP owned lands, provide technical assistance to public land management agencies, oversee public use management and habitat development on FWP owned WMA’s, conduct field investigations to determine wildlife population characteristics, develop hunting season proposals, quotas, and habitat and access projects, respond to game damage complaints, and collaborate with USFS, BLM, DNRC, Tribal personnel and partners. The biologist will lead conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving, manage multiple projects concurrently, and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
Master’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Range Management, Zoology or Biology, including completion of a field research project presented in a successfully defended thesis.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a wildlife biologist or senior wildlife technician that includes literature review, development of a problem statement and/or hypothesis, development of a detailed study plan or sampling protocol, data collection and effective data management, interpretation and analysis of data, completion of a final report in a peer‑reviewed publication, formulation of recommended changes in management prescriptions, and oral presentation of results.
Benefits Health, dental and life insurance, retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays, participation in a voluntary employee beneficiary association (VEBA). Statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026.
Application Materials Resume
Contact Stacy Janus | sjanus@mt.gov | 406-444-3024
EEO Statement State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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