About the position
Responsibilities
• Conduct outreach and communication efforts regarding invasive species.
• Perform field surveys for invasive species and other high-priority terrestrial species.
• Develop weekly schedules for surveys and draft work plans.
• Communicate with partners and secure permissions for response activities.
• Ensure quality control of survey data and draft reports on findings.
• Provide training to partners and stakeholders on invasive species response.
• Assist in developing prescribed burn plans.
Requirements
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in natural resource science or biological science with at least 8 semester credits in wildlife biology and 16 semester credits in related fields.
• No specific experience required for Wildlife Biologist 9.
• One year of professional experience for Wildlife Biologist 10 equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 9.
• Two years of professional experience for Wildlife Biologist P11, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 10.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience surveying for invasive plants or pests.
• Knowledge of invasive species found in Michigan.
• Michigan pesticide applicators certification.
Benefits
• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions.
• Vacation and sick leave between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after birth or adoption.
• 13 or 14 paid holidays each year.
• Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Tuition reduction for eligible employees and family members.
• Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.
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