Wildlife Biologist 2

**THE POSITION**:
**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:
As a Wildlife Biologist 2, you will work statewide in an office and field capacity within the Wildlife Health Division of the Bureau of Wildlife Management to fulfill the objectives of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Wildlife Health Program. Work includes serving as project lead or assistant to the Wildlife Veterinarian for the agency’s Wildlife Health Program activities and in direct support of all statewide agency activities that involve wildlife health, wildlife capture or handling, or biological specimen collection from wildlife. You will be responsible for providing direct technical field support to agency personnel, managing supply inventory and procurement, coordinating the agency's wildlife database, and handling wildlife health inquiries from agency staff or external partners. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine as well as program activities to fulfill Wildlife Health Program objectives.

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**Work Schedule and Additional Information**:

- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
- Quasi or flex scheduling may be available.
- ** Salary**:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Minimum Experience and Training Requirements**:

- One year of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 1 (commonwealth title); **or**:

- Six years of experience conducting wildlife management research, including two years in a professional capacity, and thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry; **or**:

- Two years of professional experience conducting wildlife management research and a bachelor’s degree that includes thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field, and six college credits in statistics or biometry; **or**
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, zoology, or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry.

**Special Requirements**:

- You must possess a valid driver's license, which is not under suspension.

**Other Requirements**:

- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.

**How to Apply**:
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- If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**:

- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:

- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test **once** for this posting.

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**Health & Wellness**

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

**Compensation & Financial Planning**
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
**Work/Life Balance**
We know there’s more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
**Values and Culture**
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
**Employee Perks**
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