Biologist I Migratory Game Bird Management

The State of North Dakota is hiring a Biologist I for Migratory Game Bird Management in Bismarck, ND. This full-time position involves monitoring and managing migratory game bird populations, conducting research, and collaborating with various agencies. The role requires occasional travel and long hours. A Master's degree in migratory game bird ecology or management is preferred. The job offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.
Salary Range : $4,645-$7,146 full range; starting pay depending on experience

Status : Full-time

Recruitment : Internal / External

Wildlife Opportunity

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with a stellar team of wildlife professionals to monitor wildlife populations throughout North Dakota. The work you do will directly contribute to harvest and population management, and conservation planning throughout the state.

While this position is stationed in Bismarck, your statewide responsibilities will allow you to explore all corners of the state including a wide range of dynamic terrain and beautiful landscapes.

ND Game and Fish offers a challenging and rewarding career. It also includes a full range of employee benefits, including 100% employer paid family health insurance, a comprehensive retirement plan, vacation, sick leave (including family sick leave), holiday pay and other great benefits. For more information visit .

The Community

Bismarck-Mandan is a vibrant and growing community located on either side of the scenic Missouri river. It is home to first-rate schools, healthcare, culture, entertainment, parks, and trails. Travel out of town in any direction to find phenomenal outdoor recreational opportunities in minutes. World class hunting and fishing, hiking, boating, and snow sports, are just some of the things to scheme up in the state’s beautiful, varied, and sparsely populated landscapes.

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Summary of Work

The employee will serve as a team member with the Migratory Game Bird Management Supervisor in all aspects of the migratory game bird management program in North Dakota. The employee will be responsible for management and research of migratory game birds. More specifically, the employee will : (1) design, assign, and conduct monitoring programs for waterfowl and webless migratory game birds; (2) develop recommendations for webless migratory game bird hunting seasons; (3) compile, analyze, and interpret biological data including statistical design and treatment; (4) be responsible for preparation and writing federal aid progress and completion reports; (5) initiate and / or assist with research pertaining to migratory game birds; (6) develop and maintain databases and records; (7) advise and make recommendations to department staff on migratory game bird management; (8) write technical papers pertaining to management and / or research on migratory game birds and give technical presentations at both professional and public meetings; (9) coordinate and conduct cooperative Central Flyway surveys and projects; (10) serve as the state’s representative on the Central Flyway Webless Migratory Game Bird Technical Committee and the Central Management Unit Dove Technical Committee; (11) respond to public inquiries; (12) develop and maintain liaison with other state, federal and private agencies and organizations; and (13) participate in other Department duties as assigned.

This is a salaried position requiring occasional overnight travel, long work hours, often exceeding 40 hours per week, to complete tasks during specific periods throughout the year.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for
• Master’s degree or higher specializing in migratory game bird ecology or management
• Experience in migratory game bird banding
• Experience in migratory game bird data analysis
• Experience in advanced statistical and biometric analysis methods and modeling
• Experience using SAS, R, or other related analytical software
• Experience designing and conducting migratory game bird research, and production of peer reviewed publications
• Previous involvement in ongoing migratory game bird management programs
• Experience using GPS units and handling geospatial data in ArcMap or related GIS software
• Actively participating in waterfowl and migratory game bird hunting

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