Fish and Wildlife Scientist III

Overview The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife Department (VDFW) seeks to hire a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III position for the role of Fish and Wildlife Regulatory Review/Habitat Protection Ecologist. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference for fish and wildlife habitat conservation in a small but ecologically important state. The position involves representing VFWD's interests in maintaining an ecologically functional landscape, by protecting forest blocks, ecological landscape connectivity, and natural communities through land use regulatory and permitting processes, in addition to supporting other fish and wildlife conservation work as needed. This position is full-time permanent and will work within the Wildlife Division focused on natural community ecology and ecological landscape connectivity statewide based out of the Barre, VT office. Who May Apply This position, Fish and Wildlife Scientist III (Job Requisition #53811), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact noel.dodge@vermont.gov Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Environmental Factors Duties are performed in both an office and a field setting. Field work may require traversing rough terrain and bodies of water in all weather conditions. Duties may require work outside of normal office hours. Attendance is required at a variety of public meetings, hearings, and seminars, where strong adversarial opinions and some hostility may be encountered. Private means of transportation may be required for necessary travel. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field. OR Bachelor's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field AND two (2) years or more of experience in a natural resources field. OR One (1) year or more as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist II with the State of Vermont. Total Compensation As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including: 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan Tuition Reimbursement Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts Low cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.