Employer Industry: Wildlife Conservation

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $78,998.40 per year
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work-life balance with 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage with significant employer contributions
- Participation in Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
- Flexible working arrangements available after management approval

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Serve as the expert on Maine reptiles, amphibians, and select inland invertebrates
- Conduct field surveys and monitor population status of priority species
- Provide technical assistance to regional biologists and external organizations
- Write technical reports, grant proposals, and develop species planning and recovery measures
- Represent the Department at state, regional, and national meetings

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or a related field
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible laboratory or field research and/or management experience
- Strong scientific and field knowledge of Maine's reptiles and amphibians
- Proven professional written communication skills
- Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Post-graduate degree in Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Herpetology, or a related discipline
- Experience in writing technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, grant proposals, and species management plans

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