Carlsbad Tech
Wildlife Habitat Biologist (DGF #5069) at State of New Mexico Roswell, NM
Carlsbad Tech, Roswell, New Mexico, us, 88202
Wildlife Habitat Biologist (DGF #5069) job at State of New Mexico. Roswell, NM.
$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly
$55,273 - $82,909 Annually
Posting Details Pay Band C7
Our Mission It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department: To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.
Please visit our website for more information at Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist? This position will focus on collaborative habitat restoration projects in eastern New Mexico for the improvement of habitat for wildlife ranging from big game to species of greatest conservation need. Projects will focus on restoring semi-desert and prairie grassland, riparian, wetland, playa and other habitat types within eastern New Mexico. Projects may occur across jurisdictional boundaries on Wildlife Management Areas, National Forests, State Trust Lands, Bureau of Land Management Districts, and private lands. This is a field oriented position that also has office duties. In addition, the incumbent will be the main point of contact related to the operations and management of approximately 35,000 acres of Department owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in eastern New Mexico. These properties are managed as habitat for the lesser prairie chicken, mule deer, grassland migratory bids, and other grassland dependent wildlife species. Typical management actions include inventory and upkeep of signs, entrance areas, and fences, and the restoration of water and habitat resources on the WMAs.
How does it get done? Task 1 - Habitat Restoration Projects (Field/Office) The person in this position will either be the lead or co-lead project manager and point of contact for collaborative wildlife habitat restoration projects within eastern New Mexico. These duties will require the incumbent to develop, track, implement and inspect habitat restoration projects. Planning and project development will regularly occur on federal (Bureau of Land Management, National Forest) and state (State Trust, Department WMAs) public lands. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring, maintenance, and habitat planning and restoration on WMAs in eastern New Mexico. Significant amounts of time will be spent evaluating existing habitat conditions and developing management and restoration plans and actions across southeastern New Mexico in coordination with other Department staff, external partners and appropriate land management authorities. The incumbent will perform project layouts by physically marking boundaries on the landscape and/or producing georeferenced project maps in ArcPro. Additional responsibilities include contract/project management, such as contractor site orientation and other tours with contractors and partners, field inspections and drafting of implementation reports. Also, this incumbent will assist with the development of project presentations as well as information summaries for reports, and will present project synopses at public meetings or other outreach events.
Task 2 - Wildlife Area Management (Field/Office) This position will act as the main point of contact related to the ongoing management of approximately 35,000 acres of conserved habitat owned by the Department in eastern New Mexico. Activities could include inventories of infrastructure including signs, water wells, fences, and roads, and the design and implementation of water and habitat restoration projects on these properties. The incumbent will work with other staff in the Habitat and Lands Section in developing overall management strategies but will be the primary Department representative for their assigned WMAs.
Task 3 - Collaboration/Outreach (Field/Office) This position will act as a representative and point of contact for Department of Game & Fish involved habitat restoration projects and activities; will engage in public outreach, collaborative meetings, planning sessions and other activities as relevant to Department of Game & Fish priorities; and will maintain positive working relationships with federal and state agencies, private landowners, and non-governmental organizations regarding long term wildlife habitat management programs. This position will maintain professional working relationships with the general public, hunters, and anglers by answering any questions regarding Department of Game & Fish policies, regulations, hunting and fishing seasons as well as general program information.
Who are the customers? The public who enjoy wildlife and wildlife habitat. Other Department of Game and Fish staff, including biologists, district officers and administrators. Cooperating staff from other state, federal, and non-governmental organizations.
Ideal Candidate
At least 2 years of experience directly related to wildlife management or habitat restoration
At least 1 year of experience working in grassland or desert habitat types
At least 1 year of experience implementing and designing grassland, prairie or playa lake habitat restoration projects
At least 2 years of experience utilizing ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and other ESRI products
At least 2 years of experience independently navigating remote outdoor settings in rough terrain with 4 wheel drive vehicles and hand held navigation equipment.
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in biology, fisheries science/management, wildlife science/management, animal science, forestry, ecology, or similar related natural resource degree and one (1) year directly related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions This job requires both office work and field work. Office work: normal indoor environment with continuous sitting, significant amount of time using computer and talking on the phone. Some standing at fax and copy machines, lifting moderately heavy items (10-40 lb), such as boxes of paper, envelopes and annually-prepared documents. Field work: normal outdoor environment including exposure to sun, wind, rain, snow and biting insects. The ability to work in inclement weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.) is occasionally required. Must be able to operate a 4x4 vehicle, operate off highway vehicles and pull trailers loaded with equipment and supplies. Ability to independently navigate in wilderness setting for extended periods of time. The ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 60 pounds and sometimes more) is occasionally required.
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Agency Contact Information: Caitlin Ruhl, Habitat Program Manager, Caitlin.Ruhl@dgf.nm.gov , Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly
$55,273 - $82,909 Annually
Posting Details Pay Band C7
Our Mission It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department: To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.
Please visit our website for more information at Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist? This position will focus on collaborative habitat restoration projects in eastern New Mexico for the improvement of habitat for wildlife ranging from big game to species of greatest conservation need. Projects will focus on restoring semi-desert and prairie grassland, riparian, wetland, playa and other habitat types within eastern New Mexico. Projects may occur across jurisdictional boundaries on Wildlife Management Areas, National Forests, State Trust Lands, Bureau of Land Management Districts, and private lands. This is a field oriented position that also has office duties. In addition, the incumbent will be the main point of contact related to the operations and management of approximately 35,000 acres of Department owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in eastern New Mexico. These properties are managed as habitat for the lesser prairie chicken, mule deer, grassland migratory bids, and other grassland dependent wildlife species. Typical management actions include inventory and upkeep of signs, entrance areas, and fences, and the restoration of water and habitat resources on the WMAs.
How does it get done? Task 1 - Habitat Restoration Projects (Field/Office) The person in this position will either be the lead or co-lead project manager and point of contact for collaborative wildlife habitat restoration projects within eastern New Mexico. These duties will require the incumbent to develop, track, implement and inspect habitat restoration projects. Planning and project development will regularly occur on federal (Bureau of Land Management, National Forest) and state (State Trust, Department WMAs) public lands. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring, maintenance, and habitat planning and restoration on WMAs in eastern New Mexico. Significant amounts of time will be spent evaluating existing habitat conditions and developing management and restoration plans and actions across southeastern New Mexico in coordination with other Department staff, external partners and appropriate land management authorities. The incumbent will perform project layouts by physically marking boundaries on the landscape and/or producing georeferenced project maps in ArcPro. Additional responsibilities include contract/project management, such as contractor site orientation and other tours with contractors and partners, field inspections and drafting of implementation reports. Also, this incumbent will assist with the development of project presentations as well as information summaries for reports, and will present project synopses at public meetings or other outreach events.
Task 2 - Wildlife Area Management (Field/Office) This position will act as the main point of contact related to the ongoing management of approximately 35,000 acres of conserved habitat owned by the Department in eastern New Mexico. Activities could include inventories of infrastructure including signs, water wells, fences, and roads, and the design and implementation of water and habitat restoration projects on these properties. The incumbent will work with other staff in the Habitat and Lands Section in developing overall management strategies but will be the primary Department representative for their assigned WMAs.
Task 3 - Collaboration/Outreach (Field/Office) This position will act as a representative and point of contact for Department of Game & Fish involved habitat restoration projects and activities; will engage in public outreach, collaborative meetings, planning sessions and other activities as relevant to Department of Game & Fish priorities; and will maintain positive working relationships with federal and state agencies, private landowners, and non-governmental organizations regarding long term wildlife habitat management programs. This position will maintain professional working relationships with the general public, hunters, and anglers by answering any questions regarding Department of Game & Fish policies, regulations, hunting and fishing seasons as well as general program information.
Who are the customers? The public who enjoy wildlife and wildlife habitat. Other Department of Game and Fish staff, including biologists, district officers and administrators. Cooperating staff from other state, federal, and non-governmental organizations.
Ideal Candidate
At least 2 years of experience directly related to wildlife management or habitat restoration
At least 1 year of experience working in grassland or desert habitat types
At least 1 year of experience implementing and designing grassland, prairie or playa lake habitat restoration projects
At least 2 years of experience utilizing ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and other ESRI products
At least 2 years of experience independently navigating remote outdoor settings in rough terrain with 4 wheel drive vehicles and hand held navigation equipment.
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in biology, fisheries science/management, wildlife science/management, animal science, forestry, ecology, or similar related natural resource degree and one (1) year directly related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions This job requires both office work and field work. Office work: normal indoor environment with continuous sitting, significant amount of time using computer and talking on the phone. Some standing at fax and copy machines, lifting moderately heavy items (10-40 lb), such as boxes of paper, envelopes and annually-prepared documents. Field work: normal outdoor environment including exposure to sun, wind, rain, snow and biting insects. The ability to work in inclement weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.) is occasionally required. Must be able to operate a 4x4 vehicle, operate off highway vehicles and pull trailers loaded with equipment and supplies. Ability to independently navigate in wilderness setting for extended periods of time. The ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 60 pounds and sometimes more) is occasionally required.
Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Caitlin Ruhl, Habitat Program Manager, Caitlin.Ruhl@dgf.nm.gov , Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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