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Wildlife Management Biologist (25142414)
Position Title Wildlife Management Biologist - (25142414)
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on November 16, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026.
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are under‑represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Specific Job Information The Conrad Area Wildlife Biologist 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. This includes designing and conducting field investigations on wildlife populations and habitats, preparing wildlife management recommendations, communicating department programs and policies, informing the public of wildlife and habitat matters, maintaining, enhancing and protecting wildlife habitat and hunting access on private and public lands and maintaining proficiency as a professional wildlife scientist.
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 and handling big game animals such as deer, elk, bears, lions, moose and sheep.
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.
Job Duties
Responsible for wildlife management activities in the greater Conrad area (including but not limited to part or all of Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Chouteau, Pondera and Teton Counties).
Design and implement projects which enhance and maintain wildlife habitat on private, public and FWP owned lands.
Develop contracts to protect and enhance habitat using programs such as the FWP Upland Game Bird Enhancement and Migratory Bird Programs, Habitat Montana, and private funding sources.
Provide technical assistance to public land management agencies for habitat improvements and reviews of resource management plans, grazing allotments and other environmental documents.
Oversee public use management and habitat development/management on the FWP owned Blackleaf and Marias River WMA’s.
Design and conduct field investigations to determine the characteristics and dynamics of wildlife populations and their habitats.
Compile, analyze and interpret data and design and implement special investigations and research studies.
Recommend hunting season proposals, quotas and habitat and access projects based on data.
Improve hunter access to private and public lands by developing solid working relationships with private landowners.
Collaborate with USFS, BLM, DNRC and Tribal (Blackfeet Reservation) personnel.
Respond to game damage complaints and recommend appropriate actions.
Play a role in disease management (CWD) with the FWP health lab and partners.
This position requires a creative and energetic person who is a lifelong learner, capable of pioneering new approaches to wildlife conservation. A demonstrated interest in the natural history of a broad array of wildlife species is essential. Proven people skills, ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders and a demonstrated record of conflict‐management are required.
Qualifications Must have thorough knowledge of wildlife population biology, plant and animal ecology, soil science, research techniques and principles of wildlife management. Must be able to determine management parameters and inventory them.
Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology is necessary for sex and condition analysis and investigation of cause of death.
Understanding of habitat requirements of endemic and introduced wildlife species across ecotypes, and ability to implement habitat and vegetation survey techniques.
Familiarity with data entry, analysis, and correlating complex data sets, and reconciling conflicting relationships.
Knowledge of laws, policies and regulations. Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with specialized wildlife capture and handling techniques, chemical immobilization, helicopter drive nets, and others. Experience with radio telemetry equipment and relocation techniques.
Ability to conceptualize wildlife problems, design projects, conduct field studies, compile and analyze data, interpret results, present conclusions and communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated negotiation and collaboration skills; ability to work independently.
Knowledge of FWP’s habitat program, land conservation tools, grazing system design, upland game bird and waterfowl enhancement program.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) The position requires a 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. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Equivalent experience: five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a wildlife biologist or senior wildlife technician including:
Literature review and 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, including quantitative assessment.
Final report in a peer‑reviewed publication or comparable.
Formulation of recommended changes in management prescriptions.
Oral presentation of results to agency staff or public audience.
Applicants meeting equivalent experience should provide supplemental documentation indicating their experience level relative to each item listed above.
Applicant Pool Statement If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable.
Salary $31.56 – $31.56 hourly
Benefits Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan, Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible.
Job Type and Schedule Regular, Full‑Time, Standard. Shift: Variable. Travel: Yes, 20% of the time.
Location Conrad Agency: Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees.
Posting and Closing Dates Posting Date: Dec 17, 2025, 3:56:20 PM. Closing Date: Jan 19, 2026, 6:59:00 AM.
Required Application Materials Resume
Contact Information Contact Name: Stacy Janus Contact Email: sjanus@mt.gov Contact Phone: 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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Position Title Wildlife Management Biologist - (25142414)
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on November 16, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026.
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are under‑represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Specific Job Information The Conrad Area Wildlife Biologist 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. This includes designing and conducting field investigations on wildlife populations and habitats, preparing wildlife management recommendations, communicating department programs and policies, informing the public of wildlife and habitat matters, maintaining, enhancing and protecting wildlife habitat and hunting access on private and public lands and maintaining proficiency as a professional wildlife scientist.
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 and handling big game animals such as deer, elk, bears, lions, moose and sheep.
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.
Job Duties
Responsible for wildlife management activities in the greater Conrad area (including but not limited to part or all of Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Chouteau, Pondera and Teton Counties).
Design and implement projects which enhance and maintain wildlife habitat on private, public and FWP owned lands.
Develop contracts to protect and enhance habitat using programs such as the FWP Upland Game Bird Enhancement and Migratory Bird Programs, Habitat Montana, and private funding sources.
Provide technical assistance to public land management agencies for habitat improvements and reviews of resource management plans, grazing allotments and other environmental documents.
Oversee public use management and habitat development/management on the FWP owned Blackleaf and Marias River WMA’s.
Design and conduct field investigations to determine the characteristics and dynamics of wildlife populations and their habitats.
Compile, analyze and interpret data and design and implement special investigations and research studies.
Recommend hunting season proposals, quotas and habitat and access projects based on data.
Improve hunter access to private and public lands by developing solid working relationships with private landowners.
Collaborate with USFS, BLM, DNRC and Tribal (Blackfeet Reservation) personnel.
Respond to game damage complaints and recommend appropriate actions.
Play a role in disease management (CWD) with the FWP health lab and partners.
This position requires a creative and energetic person who is a lifelong learner, capable of pioneering new approaches to wildlife conservation. A demonstrated interest in the natural history of a broad array of wildlife species is essential. Proven people skills, ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders and a demonstrated record of conflict‐management are required.
Qualifications Must have thorough knowledge of wildlife population biology, plant and animal ecology, soil science, research techniques and principles of wildlife management. Must be able to determine management parameters and inventory them.
Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology is necessary for sex and condition analysis and investigation of cause of death.
Understanding of habitat requirements of endemic and introduced wildlife species across ecotypes, and ability to implement habitat and vegetation survey techniques.
Familiarity with data entry, analysis, and correlating complex data sets, and reconciling conflicting relationships.
Knowledge of laws, policies and regulations. Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with specialized wildlife capture and handling techniques, chemical immobilization, helicopter drive nets, and others. Experience with radio telemetry equipment and relocation techniques.
Ability to conceptualize wildlife problems, design projects, conduct field studies, compile and analyze data, interpret results, present conclusions and communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated negotiation and collaboration skills; ability to work independently.
Knowledge of FWP’s habitat program, land conservation tools, grazing system design, upland game bird and waterfowl enhancement program.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) The position requires a 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. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Equivalent experience: five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a wildlife biologist or senior wildlife technician including:
Literature review and 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, including quantitative assessment.
Final report in a peer‑reviewed publication or comparable.
Formulation of recommended changes in management prescriptions.
Oral presentation of results to agency staff or public audience.
Applicants meeting equivalent experience should provide supplemental documentation indicating their experience level relative to each item listed above.
Applicant Pool Statement If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable.
Salary $31.56 – $31.56 hourly
Benefits Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan, Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible.
Job Type and Schedule Regular, Full‑Time, Standard. Shift: Variable. Travel: Yes, 20% of the time.
Location Conrad Agency: Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees.
Posting and Closing Dates Posting Date: Dec 17, 2025, 3:56:20 PM. Closing Date: Jan 19, 2026, 6:59:00 AM.
Required Application Materials Resume
Contact Information Contact Name: Stacy Janus Contact Email: sjanus@mt.gov Contact Phone: 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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