The full job posting can also be viewed here: https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/IF-W-Senior-Resource-Biologist--Wildlife-_R25-00874

Do you love Maine’s natural resources, have a working knowledge of our coastal and offshore environment, and strong communication skills? Join the Wildlife Diversity team at Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) to help with monitoring and protecting the State’s wildlife resources!

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position (IF&W Sr. Resource Biologist - Wildlife) is located within the Wildlife Division’s Wildlife Diversity Section in Augusta, Maine. This position will serve as the Department’s species specialist on coastal and marine birds and will also address the Department’s involvement with proposed development in the Gulf of Maine. The position will focus on the conservation and management of birds and bats that utilize offshore habitats by investigating spatial and temporal patterns of use and assessing exposure and risk to inform environmentally responsible offshore wind energy development. Tasks include field studies and assessments for offshore birds and bats, research, stakeholder engagement and coordination, administering contracts, serving on Science and Technical Committees, advising the Environmental Review team on offshore energy issues, supporting related policy discussions, providing technical assistance to Department staff, other state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and academia, writing technical reports and grant proposals, providing public outreach presentations, and representing the Department at state, regional, and national meetings. This job will require a deviation from the standard work week during certain wildlife survey periods. 

For questions related to the position, please contact Danielle D’Auria by phone: (207) 941-4478, or by e-mail: danielle.dauria@maine.gov    

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience.  Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to candidates with a) scientific and field knowledge of Maine’s marine birds, b) a strong record of professional written communication skills and c) a post-graduate degree in Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology, or related discipline.