Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV

at State of Vermont in Springfield, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife (VDFW) is currently recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III position for the role of district habitat biologist and small game project leader.  This position supports a range of critical needs for implementation of wildlife population management, managing small game hunting seasons, and management of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeastern Vermont, among other duties to assist other projects.  This is an excellent opportunity for a wildlife professional to make a difference in wildlife conservation in a small state.  This position will work within the Department's Wildlife Division and be stationed in the Springfield district office.

Duties are performed in both an office and a field setting. Field visits may require traversing rough terrain or bodies of water in all weather conditions. Duties may require work outside of normal office hours. Attendance may be 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.