Wildlife Biologist Job Description
Wildlife biologist
provides expert professional advice in the field of forest management, relating to forest ecology, wildlife (particularly Species at Risk), and wildlife habitat.
Wildlife Biologist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Will participate in surveys for native Arizona ranid frogs
Independently and collaboratively perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities and habitats
Supports with filed surveys or preparing biological reports as needed
Supports management with document management and production
Supports day-to-day client relationships, and works to develop long-term client relationships
Ensures their own project work is completed within budget and meets profitability target
Support with agency consultation, public involvement, comment-response, impact analyses, and document production
Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and administering a WS program in a large/complex District or over complex Program Area(s), to efficiently and effectively reduce adverse wildlife-related impacts to agriculture, property, natural resources, and to reduce wildlife impacts on human health & safety
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships among agencies, organizations, institutions, industry groups, county/local governments, associations, and individuals in meeting program needs and goals
Negotiates with a wide variety of entities to determine wildlife damage management program options, and advises them in regard to the feasibility and cost effectiveness of various approaches
Wildlife Biologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Wildlife Biologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: H2S, COTR, COR, APPLY, BIOLOGIST, WILDLIFE, AIRPORT, QUALIFIED, USFWS, SCUBA
Education for Wildlife Biologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the wildlife biologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife, Management, Ecology, Education, Biological Science, Graduate, Graduate Education, Biology, Botany
Skills for Wildlife Biologist
Desired skills for wildlife biologist include:
Primarily in western Canada
Provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
Environmental legislation as it relates to British Columbia
Basic life history
General farm and ranching practices and their impacts on wildlife species and their habitats
Wildlife and habitat inventory and monitoring techniques for the ecological region
Amphibians
Birds
British Columbia wildlife
Reptiles
Desired experience for wildlife biologist includes:
Support environmental permit compliance monitoring, reporting, and preparing daily monitoring reports
Ability to walk on uneven and sometimes steep terrain in a variety of plant communities and landforms
Experience with GPS and GIS technologies spatial data analysis
Extensive coastal species expertise and applicable permits (California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, western yellow-billed cuckoo, Yuma and light-footed Ridgway’s rail, Belding’s Savannah sparrow, southwestern willow flycatcher, California least tern, western snowy plover, brown-headed cowbird, others)
Degree or Diploma in Wildlife, Ecology studies, or similar
Experience in field identification with of the avian, herpetological, mammal, or botanical taxa a definite asset
Wildlife Biologist Examples
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Wildlife Biologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a wildlife biologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for wildlife biologist
- Supervises a combined workforce of both State/local cooperative and Federal employees
- The incumbent works in close cooperation with Federal, State and other agencies and organizations, and assures to the extent possible that control methods are efficient, selective and based on sound biological and ecological principles
- Obtains and maintains chemical, drug, and pesticide applicator licenses, permits, or other authorizations
- Develops and conducts National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes and develops documents with minimal guidance from the supervisor
- Modifies or adapts established wildlife damage management techniques as necessary to meet program needs and to address specific environmental, economic or political considerations
- Manages budgets and funds provided for wildlife damage management programs and activities for all operations of the District or Program Area(s)
- Leading or participating in wildlife related field work
- Wildlife data analysis and management
- Interpretation and assessment of wildlife species habitat requirements
- Assist in proposal writing, study design and implementation
Qualifications for wildlife biologist
- Must be able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork and maintain safety standards applicable to each project
- Willingness to work flexible hours under a variety of conditions including remote field locations
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and experience with GIS software
- Possess and maintain a Class 5 drivers’ license required and experience driving on Resource Roads
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public
- A Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework
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Wildlife Biologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of wildlife biologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for wildlife biologist
- Manage small to medium-sized projects, communicating with clients and reporting to senior staff
- Field work and travel is required
- Lead field programs that may include construction or post construction monitoring
- Assist or lead in proposal writing, study design and implementation
- Manage discipline-related field crews when required
- Field work and travel is required, often for extended periods
- Driving a 4×4 vehicle on and off road
- Assist in teaching the field course in Namibia
- Assist mentoring students
- Coordinating with course instructor
Qualifications for wildlife biologist
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree preferably in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management
- Five years experience as a professional biologist with a broad background of progressively responsible practical wildlife management experience
- Required to conduct (without air sickness) low-level aerial fixed wing aircraft and helicopter surveys
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management or closely related field in Natural Resource Management may substitute for one year of the required experience
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management or closely related field in Natural Resource Management may substitute for two years of the required experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Ecosystem Management and ecological processes
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Wildlife Biologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a wildlife biologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for wildlife biologist
- Helping students collect field data
- Perform and review project and technical work
- Manage projects utilizing established experience with BC and Canadian regulations, standard mitigation measures, and EA/EIS processes
- Promote wildlife services and work within the team to identify & develop new opportunities
- Provide Environmental Assessment expertise to various projects in BC, Ontario and the Canadian Arctic, including writing, reviewing and defending environmental assessments
- Oversee projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables
- Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads
- Collaborate with other ERM practitioners in support of biological needs
- Surveying for special-status wildlife species
- Preparing technical reports and summaries
Qualifications for wildlife biologist
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree preferably in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resource Management
- Knowledge of Department programs, policies, procedures, and operations
- Knowledge of the flora, fauna, and natural communities, including rare and non-game species, in the assigned area of responsibility
- Knowledge of rare and endangered species issues within the area of responsibility
- Knowledge of Habitat Conservation Plans and other conservation planning strategies for endangered species
- Knowledge of farming, ranching, industrial/residential development and other land use practices as they affect natural ecosystems
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Wildlife Biologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a wildlife biologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for wildlife biologist
- Mitigation and restoration plan
- Preparing permit applications
- Coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies
- Publish safety topics for recreations customers to ensure they safety while on Hancock managed lands
- Age harvested animals to ensure recreational users are harvesting older deer
- Develop harvest reports for Tier 1 recreational lessors
- Contribution to implementation of forest certification programs by supporting and implementing stewardship policies and procedures
- Facilitate and coordinate research projects
- Participate in the WG safety program
- Participate in the WG Stewardship program
Qualifications for wildlife biologist
- Skill in conveying highly advanced technical fish, wildlife and habitat issues to the public, especially land managers, NGOs, other state, federal, and local agencies
- Skill in applying advanced habitat enhancement techniques, including restoration ecology, fire management, and other techniques
- Skill in planning, conducting, and evaluating activities concerning wildlife population dynamics, habitat requirements, and habitat enhancement activities
- Skill in working independently with little or no supervision
- Skill at functioning as a member of a team, leading others as appropriate
- Ability to interact effectively with the public, private landowners, land managers, consultants, other governmental agencies, and NGOs
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Wildlife Biologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of wildlife biologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for wildlife biologist
- Coordinate wildlife, plant, and environmental survey efforts
- Coordinate external wildlife, plant, and environmental research on managed properties
- Property acquisition and disposition support
- Training for field staff
- Manage contracts and contractors
- Works with a team of engineers, scientists, and planners to support a variety of infrastructure, restoration, and land management projects
- Conducts surveys for various wildlife species, ranging from reconnaissance-level to protocol-level surveys
- Serves as a technical leader in assessing potential effects to wildlife species resulting from projects
- Provides creative strategies and recommendations for avoiding or mitigating project effects on wildlife
- Prepares field assessments, reports, and technical documents
Qualifications for wildlife biologist
- At a minimum, currently enrolled in a B.Sc
- Ability to utilize GIS applications or other mapping procedures relating to community and species conservation
- Current National Wildfire Coordinating Group's (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification
- Skill in collecting and analyzing scientific data
- Skill in applying common habitat enhancement techniques
- Skill in conducting conservation outreach programs