Salary: $33.13 - $48.66 Hourly
Location : To Be Determined - TBD, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 7501-25-WILD-002
Department: Natural Resources
Opening Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Date: 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job DescriptionRepresents the Division in inter-agency research studies related to aquatic and coastal systems of the Great Lakes and related migratory and non-migratory birds. Serves as statewide research specialist for avian ecology and wetland systems research. Provide information to Department managers and administrators on avian and wetland management through the development and implementation of research studies and review of available data and literature. Plays a lead role in the integration of avian and wetland research and management. Develops and recommends strategies and policies for avian and wetland management throughout the state. Serves on professional committees and work groups in area of expertise at state, national, and international levels while representing the Department in the scientific understanding of this information. Coordinates university contract research through contract administration and by serving on graduate committees.
Position will need to complete firearm training within six months of appointment. This position will be in the DART Test Designation/Random Drug Testing Pool.
The location of this position will be either the Lansing Customer Service Center, Constitution Hall or the Plainwell Customer Service Center and will be dependent on the successful candidate. Required Education and ExperienceEducation Possession of a thesis-based master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology, fisheries management, fisheries biology, or a related biological science with a research emphasis, including 8 semester (12 term) credits of upper-undergraduate or graduate-level courses which must include a course in experimental design and other courses in quantitative methods such as advanced calculus, computer science, statistics, or mathematical modeling.
Experience Four years of professional experience in the areas of fisheries or wildlife research equivalent to a Research Biologist, including two years equivalent to a Research Biologist P11 or one year equivalent to a Research Biologist 12.
Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts, and three professional references to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, writing assignment and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. For those candidates selected for an interview, we plan to score the cover letter and the resume for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, format, and content.
In addition, please attach two examples of written items you have produced from your work during the past several years. They should cover issues you have dealt with in your previous positions that will help you to be an effective Research Specialist. Examples should consist of two different types of writing and can include reports, memos, substantial emails, or other materials you deem appropriate. Only one item may be a published journal article and if submitting a publication you must be lead author. These items should be assembled so the evaluation committee will have good examples of your writing skills. Include some explanation for context if you believe it will help the committee evaluate your materialsIf applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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RESHSPL - Do you possess a thesis-based master's degree or higher in wildlife management, wildlife biology, fisheries management, fisheries biology, or a related biological science with a research emphasis, including 8 semester (12 term) credits of upper-undergraduate or graduate-level courses which must include a course in experimental design and other courses in quantitative methods such as advanced calculus, computer science, statistics, or mathematical modeling? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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RESHSPL2 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience in the areas of fisheries or wildlife research equivalent to a Research Biologist, including two years equivalent to a Research Biologist P11 or one year equivalent to a Research Biologist 12?
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What is the highest level of study you have completed that evaluated wildlife demographics, spatial ecology, harvest management, and/or behavior related to wildlife conservation or natural resource management?
- None
- As part of a Master's Thesis
- As part of a PhD Dissertation
- Postdoctoral Work in addition to PhD Dissertation
- Multiple studies beyond a Master's, PhD, or Postdoctoral as part of professional or academic appointment in wildlife ecology or natural resources management
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Do you possess a dissertation based PHd in wildlife management, wildlife biology, population ecology, landscape ecology or a related biological science? If you possess this degree, attach a copy of the official transcript.
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How many years of experience do you have designing and implementing research studies that include data collection, input and analysis, and conducting statistical parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, and modeling? If you have this experience, please make sure this experience is reflected in your application materials.
- None
- Less than one year of experience
- 1- 2 years of experience
- 2- 3 year of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have developing wildlife population models to aid in habitat and wildlife management planning? If you have this experience, please make sure this experience is reflected in your application materials.
- None
- Less than one year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of expeirence
- 3 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have working with wetland and avian systems? If you have this experience, please make sure this experience is reflected in your application materials.
- None
- Less than one year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have assessing wildlife populations using advanced experimental design and statistics? If you have this experience, please make sure this experience is reflected in your application materials.
- None
- Less than one year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have applying principles of wildlife management? If you have this experience, please make sure this experience is reflected in your application materials.
- None
- Less than one year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 year of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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How many years of analytical and writing experience do you have? If you have this experience, please make sure this experience is reflected in your application materials.
- None
- Less than one year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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Did you attach your official transcripts, resume, cover letter, three professional references and two writing samples?
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Are you a current Michigan Department of Natural Resources employee?
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Are you currently working in a Federal or State Natural Resource Department?
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