ATAW99-2024-00372-Habitat Mitigation Biologist-Pinedale

Salary: $24.11 Hourly
Location : Pinedale, WY
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2024-00372
Department: 040-Game & Fish
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: 3/26/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Habitat Mitigation Biologist in Pinedale, Wyoming. This position is primarily responsible for oversight of the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA) wildlife habitat management and mitigation program, including developing, coordinating, and implementing habitat treatments, monitoring wildlife habitat, and reclamation projects associated with energy development and mitigation. In addition, this position will be responsible for managing multi-species wildlife monitoring and contractors for the PAPA in the Pinedale region. Extensive coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, private landowners, other states, local and federal agencies, and project proponents is required.
Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Provides program management and oversight for the Department on wildlife habitat mitigation efforts primarily associated with oil and gas development in the Pinedale Anticline Project Area and associated off-site areas in the Pinedale Region.
• Represents the Department during contact with other federal and state agencies, industry, landowners, and various organizations on habitat mitigation efforts.
• Analyzes information and develops adaptive management strategies, plans, oversees, implements, and monitors habitat treatments.
• Conducts fine-scale vegetation monitoring on select sites to evaluate long-term vegetation and habitat objectives associated with previous vegetation treatments such as fire, mechanical or chemical applications.
• Functions independently in the field and as a team member with private landowners and agency personnel on habitat-related projects.
• Manage multi-species wildlife monitoring and contractors for the PAPA and coordinate with BLM on results and adaptive management strategies.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or closely related field, PLUS one to two years of professional work experience in wildlife or fish resource management, research, or habitat development.
**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent physical condition and ability to perform under adverse climatic work conditions.
• Ability to work outside, often for long periods on foot, often in adverse weather conditions.
• Well-developed communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to communicate with diverse groups with disparate objectives and to articulate technical information to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team member on an inter-agency group.
• Knowledge of the principles of wildlife habitat data collection and habitat conservation.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new software packages including knowledge of Microsoft, Program R, and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of oil and gas impacts, mitigation, and reclamation principles and methods.
• Knowledge of major federal environmental laws including NEPA, FLPMA, NFMA, and ESA.
• Coordination with other agencies and project proponents.
• Knowledge of vegetative ecology and condition and their association with wildlife needs.
• Ability to conduct research and use various research publications to aid in defining mitigation strategies and set wildlife habitat goals for impacted species.
• Knowledge and an understanding of vegetation responses and succession in relation to a variety of manipulation techniques such as mechanical, prescribed fire and herbicide application.
• Knowledge and experience with nutritional and seasonal use requirements for a variety of wildlife species with emphasis on sage-grouse, pronghorn and mule deer.
• Some knowledge and experience with livestock grazing management strategies and relationship to wildlife and treatment needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The candidate will be required to work with an inter-agency team charged with similar tasks.
• The candidate will be required to navigate independently with a map in remote locations.
• Ability and willingness to hike extensive distances (3-10 miles/day) during adverse weather conditions and be able to safely operate 4-wheel drive pickup and ATV.
• Some overnight travel may be required, including camping from a vehicle.
• Familiarity with vegetation identification and Ecological Site Description concepts.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.
• This is a 12-month At-Will Contract (AWEC) position subject to budget approval.

Supplemental Information
040-Game & Fish - Wildlife Division
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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Non Benefit Position
01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03
Do you have a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or closely related field, PLUS one to two years of professional work experience in wildlife or fish resource management, research, or habitat development?

• Yes
• No

04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

07
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
08
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

10
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

11
(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question