Habitat Specialist (35323)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of sagebrush, grassland, and riparian wildlife habitats, plant and soil science including vegetation management techniques, an understanding of farming and ranching systems, and operating word-processing, spreadsheet, and data entry software. Working understanding of GIS software programs is preferred, but, if not, must be capable of learning. Capable of working with landowners, partners, and department staff; effective verbal and written communication; administrative processes; and tracking expenditures as relates to individual projects. Capable of keeping projects on track that involve different partners, different stages of completion, and a variety of different project details and timelines. Employee in this position will need to establish a personal work schedule, identifying priorities on a daily basis that results in ongoing and substantial accomplishments. The position requires understanding and applying program rules and laws under a broad array of circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, range science, fish and wildlife management, animal ecology, biology, or a closely related field and some related work experience or at least 5 years of work experience that is specifically related to skill sets and abilities needed for these positions. Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.