Location: Bismarck
Salary Range: $5,120 - $6,827/mo. hiring range; $5,120 - $8,107/mo. full range
Closing Date:March 30, 2025
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Straddling the Missouri River, the Bismarck and Mandan community is home to the North Dakota State Capitol. With various city amenities, Bismarck and Mandan offer access to outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. Wetlands and prairies offer excellent upland and waterfowl hunting to the north and east, while upland and big game hunting opportunities are plentiful in the west.
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Summary of Work Responsible for leading Department efforts on Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), developing action plans, and implementing conservation practices to reverse population declines and safeguard all fish and wildlife resources. Position will have a strong emphasis on nongame species management and threatened and endangered species. Identify significant issues relating to habitat loss, degradation or fragmentation and assist in the development of strategies, policies and enhancement initiatives. Actively participate in local, regional, national and international committees and working groups for species of responsibility. Coordinate with and advise Department leadership and staff on nongame species, habitat and management issues and related wildlife issues. Design and oversee appropriate field work (including surveys and research) necessary to monitor the effects of ongoing practices. May involve supervising temporary staff, volunteers and other personnel assisting with field work. Maintain databases, records, files and literature.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology or wildlife management, or closely related natural resource science degree and four years of professional work experience with a wildlife or natural resource management agency or organization. A Master of Science degree may be substituted for two years of actual work experience .
Individuals should have knowledge of the biological and physical sciences that address critical issues in species and habitat management.
Applicants must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written with wildlife management professionals, the media and the public. Applicants need to possess strong organizational and project coordination skills and work independently on multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines. Applicant must be able to work collaboratively with others on cooperative projects and to resolve problems.
The individual must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the general public, private landowners and other natural resource agency professionals and organizations. The individual must have the ability to work with other wildlife management professionals and must be self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment. Must have or be able to obtain a Class D North Dakota driver's license.
Requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
This is a salaried position and may require the individual to work long or extra hours, exceeding 40 hours per week, to complete tasks during specific periods throughout the year.
Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given for:
- Experience in observation, inventorying and recording of scientific data and analysis of nongame species with emphasis on mammals, and/or reptiles and amphibians.
- Experience with coordination of programs related to threatened and endangered species.
- Working knowledge of State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAP).
- Grant writing, development and management.
- Database management and experience using GIS Software.
- Excellent skills in verbal communication and technical writing.
- Experience in communicating, coordinating, and negotiating with other state and federal agencies, nongovernmental conservation organizations, industrial developers, and other landscape stakeholders.
- Actively participating in hunting, fishing and other related outdoor recreational activities.
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Application Procedures Applicants must complete the online application. Applicants will be scored by their responses to the questionnaire questions - please do not say "See Resume" to any questions.
Applicants must also upload a Cover Letter describing how the applicant's ability and experience relates to the Summary of Work.
Applicants must upload a current Resume that includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted.
Applicants must attach a document listing at least 3 professional references.
Applicants should save their applications frequently to avoid any loss of information. The online application system will time you out after 40 minutes and you will lose any information that is not saved.
Applicants must submit all documents above. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials. If the Department's human resource officer cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualification or verify your answers to the questionaire questions you will not be given credit.
Applications must be completed by 11:59pm on the posted closing date.
For information about the position please contact Bruce Kreft, Conservation and Communications Chief at 701/328-6224, for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Melissa Long, Administrative Officer, 701/328-6318.
For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, email recruiter@nd.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
