Wildlife Biologist 2 (Black Bear)

Reference #: 4515271

THE POSITION

Do you have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the black bear population? If so, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) wants you to join our statewide black bear program as a Wildlife Biologist 2 in Harrisburg. This position will give you the opportunity to serve as the principal investigator for black bear studies and as the agency's technical advisor on black bears in Pennsylvania. Bring your dedication to our team and make your career aspirations a reality!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Wildlife Biologist 2, you will be coordinating and managing the PA Game Commission's statewide black bear program, where you will be responsible for black bear research, management, population monitoring, and outreach statewide. Work includes identifying black bear research needs and developing appropriate research proposals, coordinating orphan cub reintroductions, developing bear hunting season recommendations, as well as developing strategic goals and objectives for the statewide program. You will have the opportunity to utilize your exceptional communication skills as you handle inquiries regarding PA black bears from the public, social media, and other wildlife agencies. This position will require you to maintain an extensive working knowledge of black bear ecology, current management practices, and emerging research. Additional duties include serving as the PGC's representative on the NE Black Bear Technical Committee, where you will be the primary source for technical information regarding black bears, including participation as an expert witness in legal hearings.Apply today start the next chapter of your career!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

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:

This particular position also requires one year or more of full-time experience in bear research or bear management.

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy f your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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 INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

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.

Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.