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Regional Wildlife Biologist - Habitat at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Bruneau, Idaho, United States Job Description Regional Wildlife Biologist - Habitat Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/07 Posting End Date: 2025/07/21 Category: Natural Resources Sub Category: Wildlife Work Type: Full Time Location: Bruneau, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 28.94 Maximum Salary: 36.17 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description Idaho Department of Fish and Game Opportunity Please note: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 p.m. MDT on the posting end date. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Regional Wildlife Biologist - Habitat to fill an opening in our Southwest Regional Habitat Program at the C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Bruneau, Idaho. This Regional Wildlife Biologist - Habitat position will be responsible for the Bruneau Habitat District, including managing C.J. Strike WMA, and will have some region-wide responsibilities as well. Duties include working with Idaho Power Company, Federal and state agencies, counties, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and private landowners on habitat management. This position is part of the 12-member regional habitat program team but will also assist with the region's wildlife population, diversity, research, and landowner-sportsmen programs. Working effectively with neighbors, volunteers, agencies and staff; applying for and administering grants; surveying plant and wildlife populations; and providing technical assistance are essential talents. Our Regional Wildlife Biologists are the stewards of Idaho's wildlife, who along with their passion for the outdoors, use their education and experience to help further our commitment to ensuring the future of Idaho's wildlife. We are responsible for preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's wildlife resources. Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do. What We Offer: + Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance ( - employee only coverage for PPO $70.74/month for medical and vision & $12.08/month for dental + Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity) + Eleven paid holidays a year + Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans + Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance ( - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans + Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness ( (eligibility requirements may apply) + Employee Assistance Program ( - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges + State ( and Department Wellness Programs + Ongoing training opportunities (+ Potential flexible work schedule General Information: + This announcement will be used to fill the current opening for Regional Wildlife Biologist - Habitat in Bruneau only. If you have applied for any other posted or previously posted announcements for Regional Wildlife Biologist and you would like to be considered for this current Regional Wildlife Biologist - Habitat in Bruneau, you will need to apply to this announcement. Applications received under any other announcement for Regional Wildlife Biologist will not be considered. + The successful candidate for this specific opening will be required to live onsite in department provided housing at the C.J. Strike WMA. + Regional Wildlife Biologists may be required to apply herbicides, operate tractors and other heavy equipment, ride in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. These positions involve walking and backpacking for several hours, operating trail bikes, and riding horses in rugged terrain; handling unsedated wild animals; working in extreme weather conditions; and lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds with or without accommodations. Primary Responsibilities: + The current opening will manage the C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other Idaho Department of Fish and Game managed lands in a 5,000 square mile habitat district. Main accountabilities for the WMA include implementing WMA management plans, day-to-day operational needs, supervision of seasonal employees, budget management, and managing unplanned events as they arise. + Work with other habitat-based initiatives with federal, state, local, and private landowners and NGOs to promote wildlife habitat within their habitat districts. General Responsibilities: + Work with regional staff to implement big game, upland game, waterfowl, furbearer, nongame, and habitat management programs. + Designs, implements, and monitors wildlife habitat projects on Department and/or private lands. + Works with others to implement priority strategies and actions identified in Idaho's State Wildlife Action Plan. + Designs and implements wildlife data collection programs. Monitors wildlife movements and activities. + Prepares management work plans and annual reports for projects within assigned habitat district. + Evaluates and reports on land and water acquisitions for use as wildlife habitat or public access areas. + Applies for and administers grants. + Reviews and provides written comments regarding environmental assessment reports and impact statements affecting area wildlife populations. + Supervises and trains employees involved in habitat management activities such as operation and maintenance of department facilities, vegetation restoration, weed control, water level control, prescribed burning, and habitat inventory. + Participates in conducting public meetings and hearings on habitat projects and wildlife regulations. + Develops and maintains cooperative and successful relationships to affect habitat management within your region/district. Minimum Qualifications: ( All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.) + Incumbents must be willing to participate in and to instruct hunting activities. + Some knowledge of forest management, range management, or agricultural wildlife habitat. (Typically gained by at least six months of professional field work experience in wildlife management OR successful completion of at least two college-level courses in range or forest ecosystems/management of agricultural wildlife habitats from an accredited college or university.) + Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing management plans or development plans, hunting regulations or species management plans. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account