Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation is now recruiting for an Aquatic Zoologist. https://wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_F...
Come join this dedicated team of professionals in this rare opportunity to care for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable species! The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation (NHC) works to conserve Wisconsin’s native plants, animals and their habitats using science, collaborative approaches, and creative strategies. NHC is responsible for managing and providing guidance on hundreds of non-game species throughout Wisconsin, including state and federally protected species and their habitats. The program also manages the country’s oldest and largest system of State Natural Areas which protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s natural communities and overall biodiversity. We are recruiting to fill an Aquatic Zoologist position to work out of our Madison office or any DNR service center within the state determined to be best suited for the bureau’s needs, applicant preference, and space availability. Telework may be available for up to 60% of the workweek!
Position Summary
The Aquatic Zoologist is responsible for the design, development, coordination, and implementation of our statewide Natural Heritage Inventory program for native nongame fish, aquatic insect, and freshwater mussel Species of Greatest Conservation Need with a focus on inventory and mapping. Specific duties include:
- Serving as the nongame aquatic species expert for the department.
- Leading science-based determinations of the status (rarity and trends) of rare native nongame aquatic wildlife.
- Directing and conducting inventory investigations in areas or habitats where information is lacking.
- Data collection and analysis to fill biological data gaps.
- Mapping and spatial analysis in Geographic Information Systems.
- Preparing publications, guidelines, workshops, and policy recommendations for aquatic resource management.
This position requires extensive knowledge of nongame aquatic vertebrates or invertebrates native to Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest and the ability to develop and lead internal and external teams in addressing complex environmental and ecological issues related to native nongame aquatic species and their habitats, including climate change impacts and adaptation.
For a detailed position description, see https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Employment/PublicPD/...
Salary Information
Starting pay is $36 – $39/hour for this position ($74,880 - $81,120 annually). Pay on appointment for current or former state employees is based on the State Compensation Plan. This position is classified as a Conservation Biologist - Advanced in Pay Schedule / Range 15-03. A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Apply online at https://wisc.jobs/Pages/Apply.aspx for Job ID 13581, Aquatic Zoologist. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. central standard time on Monday, April 1st, 2024.