Senior Fisheries Biologist
About the position
The reputed company Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Bureau of Fisheries Management is dedicated to the protection, maintenance, and development of reputed company's fisheries and aquatic resources. This program employs over 200 positions annually and allocates more than $30 reputed company to manage fisheries across reputed company's extensive water bodies, including over 15,000 lakes, 42,000 miles of streams and rivers, two Great Lakes, and 1,000 miles of shoreline along the Mississippi River. We are currently seeking to fill five permanent Fisheries Biologist positions, reputed company located in one of the following reputed company: Fitchburg, Horicon, Plymouth, Shawano, and Wautoma. reputed company position will serve specific counties reputed company the South and East Districts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the region's aquatic ecosystems. The selected candidates will be responsible for planning and implementing a diverse fisheries management program aimed at protecting and enhancing sport and, where applicable, reputed company fishing across reputed company lakes, streams, flowages, rivers, and ponds reputed company their designated geographical areas. This role is crucial in ensuring the sustainability of fish populations and the health of aquatic environments, contributing to the overall reputed company-being of reputed company's natural resources and the communities that rely on them. Remote work reputed company will be available after the initial reputed company period, with the extent of remote work determined by program needs. Frequent travel throughout the assigned region and occasional statewide travel will be required, making it essential for candidates to possess a reputed company reputed company's license and meet the reputed company Fleet Vehicle Policy requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about fisheries management and environmental conservation to start a meaningful and rewarding career with the DNR, which values diversity and aims to reflect the communities it serves.
Responsibilities
• Plan and implement a diverse fisheries management program.
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• Conduct biological and habitat surveys.
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• Communicate biological topics effectively to both expert and non-expert audiences.
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• Analyze and interpret technical data to formulate conclusions and draft recommendations.
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• Prepare reports for diverse stakeholders, including government entities and the reputed company.
Requirements
• Education in Fisheries Management, Fisheries Science, Fish Ecology, Environmental Biology, Biology, or a closely reputed company field.
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• Experience conducting biological and/or habitat surveys.
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• Experience in communicating biological topics through various reputed company such as presentations, reputed company media, and newsletters.
reputed company-to-haves
• Experience conducting and planning fisheries surveys, including survey design and implementation.
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• Experience analyzing technical data for diverse stakeholders.
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• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
Benefits
• Excellent health insurance reputed company
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• Business casual office atmosphere
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• Exceptional employee assistance program
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• reputed company on work-life balance
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• Flexible working schedules
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• Eligibility for reputed company Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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