WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 82071

01/16/95 B

This is the first class in the professional Wildlife Biologist series. Positions in this class conduct wildlife management and research projects and perform practices associated with the conservation, development and planned use of wildlife resources. This class is distinguished from the Wildlife Biologist Senior class which has considerable responsibility for program development and oversight of either a geographical district or a specialized resource program affecting significant agency activities.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty in formulating plans to establish and maintain wildlife habitats; conducting and coordinating wildlife research, habitat management and/or restoration projects; and performing various practices affecting the wildlife population. Develops plans and procedures to conserve, propagate and restock wildlife. Establishes disease and predator control programs. Provides technical assistance and advice to public and private landowners. Develops and conducts survey, sampling and research projects; records, organizes and evaluates research data; and writes scientific reports recommending management plans and projects as well as regulatory changes. Makes wildlife management presentations to private, public, civic and professional groups; recommends wildlife management practices, policies and regulations to administrators and officials; prepares articles for professional and public groups; and gives expert testimony at public hearings. Reviews and responds to environmental impact statements; performs on-site assessments and recommends project modifications to minimize resource impact. Participates in special projects and serves on committees to represent department policies. Develops project budgets and controls expenditures. May provide expertise in specific wildlife management practices.

Supervision Given: May coordinate, lead or supervise a small group of support staff assigned permanently or on an intermittent basis; however, supervision is not a major responsibility. Positions may establish work goals and objectives, review the work of others or have significant input into these processes.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a Wildlife Biologist Manager or Wildlife Biologist Senior in terms of overall goals to be met, projects to be accomplished and expected results. Positions in this class may develop their own work sequence within established procedures or policies.

Scope: The work affects the operation of wildlife programs and projects, influences regulatory action, and provides resources and services to sportsmen and the general public.

Impact of Actions: Performs work which significantly impacts the efficiency and accuracy of wildlife projects and operations as well as public goodwill.

Personal Contacts: Positions in this class have frequent internal and external contacts on matters of interest to farmers, landowners and sportsmen; university research staff and other cooperators; citizens and user groups; and federal, state and local government officials.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of wildlife management principles/practices; research methods and statistics; types and needs of clientele served; and public relations techniques allowing independent completion of typical projects and assignments.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to apply scientific/technical knowledge and management principles/practices to wildlife management, research or restoration projects; to organize and conduct project functions; to analyze and evaluate scientific data; to lead the work of others; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATION GUIDE*

License or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in fish or wildlife management or a closely related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Sufficient experience in wildlife management, research and/or restoration to perform the duties of this class.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised in January, 1995.