Environmental Review Program Biologist

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Do you love Maine's natural resources, have a working knowledge of state and federal environmental laws as well as skills communicating natural resource protection measures? Join the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) to lead one of the Department's essential programs to protect the State's fish and wildlife resources

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROGRAM BIOLOGIST

(IF&W RESOURCE BIOLOGIST)

Opening Date: November 07, 2025

Closing Date: End of the day on November 21, 2025

Location: Augusta*

Position Number:

Class Code: 9386

Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $56, $78,998.40 Per Year

*Hybrid remote/in-person work is possible in this position with management approval.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking an Environmental Review Program Biologist (IF&W Resource Biologist) for the Environmental Review Program. The program is charged with assessment of pre-applications and permit applications submitted under various state and federal laws and coordinating Department recommendations for species and habitat protection measures. The primary responsibilities include reviewing project applications filed under state, federal, and local regulatory jurisdictions that affect land and water resources in the State of Maine. Position duties may also include entering relevant information into the Department's environmental review database, helping to track project deadlines and outcomes, responding to public information and data requests in a timely manner, and other related tasks as necessary. Work will be conducted primarily in the office, with some related field investigations as needed. Specific job duties may vary depending on the candidate's experience and skills. The position is located within the Habitat Conservation Section and is based in IF&Ws Augusta office.

Position duties include:

• Knowledge of Maine's inland fisheries, wildlife, at-risk plant species and important habitats as well as Maine Biogeography.
• Awareness of and ability to interpret environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to evaluate complex proposals affecting natural resources.
• Experience and ability effectively communicating scientific concepts.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS as well as proficiency in computer operations (e.g., Excel, Word, Adobe, etc.)
• Ability to work, communicate, and coordinate as part of a professional team.
• Ability to work on potentially contentious issues in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

For questions related to the position, please contact John Perry by phone at or by e-mail at

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.

Preferences will be given to candidates with knowledge of Maine's species and habitats as well as applicable state and federal natural resources, environmental and land use laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Preference will also be given to candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills with a desire to make a positive difference for Maine's natural resources.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: The questions below MUST be answered and submitted with your application.

1. Describe your experience with local, state and/or federal environmental laws, regulations, and policies related to fisheries, wildlife and their habitats.

2. Describe your experience related to assessing, reviewing, or mitigating potential impacts from development projects.

3. Describe your experience with research, management, and/or habitat assessments of fish and wildlife in the Northeast.

4. Describe your experience and approach to managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
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• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
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There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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