Summary of Work

The District Private Lands Biologist plays a key role in delivering, developing, and implementing the Private Lands Initiative, including the Department’s Habitat and Access Programs. Primary responsibilities include working one on one with private landowners to develop conservation agreements, specifically Private Land Open To Sportsmen and habitat enhancement projects.

The position requires close coordination with federal and state agricultural and wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and other partners. Occasional operation of habitat management equipment is part of the role, along with conducting wildlife surveys, performing habitat assessments, and providing public outreach and information.

Wildlife Opportunity

This position offers an exciting and deeply rewarding opportunity to work directly with landowners to create high quality wildlife habitat and expand public hunting access on private lands. You will join a motivated, growing, and mission driven Private Lands Section within the Department’s Wildlife Division, where your work directly contributes to the success of the Private Land Initiative and the long term conservation of North Dakota’s wildlife resources.

ND Game and Fish provides a challenging, fulfilling career with meaningful fieldwork, strong partnerships, and the chance to make a visible impact on the landscape. The Department also offers an exceptional benefits package, including 100% employer paid family health insurance, a comprehensive retirement plan, vacation and sick leave (including family sick leave), holiday pay, and other outstanding benefits. More information is available through Team ND Benefits.

The Community

Dickinson is located on the “Western Edge of North Dakota”. Dickinson is a mid-sized community with various city amenities and offers access to outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. The Little Missouri National Grasslands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and the North Dakota Badlands are just a short drive to the west. Lake Sakakawea is located approximately an hour and a half to the north and opportunities for upland and big game hunting opportunities are plentiful in the region. The position would be responsible for delivery of PLI programs in Billings, Dunn, Golden Valley, Slope and Stark counties.

General

This is a hands on, field forward position where your work directly improves wildlife habitat, strengthens partnerships, and expands public hunting opportunities across North Dakota.

This is a salaried position and may require the individual to work long or extra hours, exceeding 40 hours per week, to complete tasks during specific periods throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology or wildlife management or closely related natural resource science degree and one year of professional work experience with a fish and wildlife agency or other conservation organization. A Master’s degree in a closely related field can substitute for one year of work experience.

The individual must possess well-developed communication skills, both oral and written, be highly responsible, be well organized and detail oriented. Must have the ability to work with private landowners, farmers/ranchers, other wildlife management professionals, wildlife groups, and the general public in a professional manner as a representative of the agency. Must be self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment with the ability to multi-task and balance many work responsibilities at once. Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel).

The applicant must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license. Must be able to travel; occasional overnight travel is required.

Requires successful completion of a background check.